The Virginian-Pilot
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DATE: Thursday, September 7, 1995            TAG: 9509070400
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B4   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                     LENGTH: Short :   21 lines

MARY M. PURDY

Mary M. Purdy, 70, of the 300 block of 30th St., died Sept. 5, 1995.

Mrs. Purdy was a native of England. She was the widow of Edwin M. Purdy. She was also preceded in death by her daughter and two brothers. She was a member of Star of The Sea Catholic Church in Virginia Beach.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995, in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens by Father William V. Sullivan. Memorial donations may be made to Star of The Sea Catholic Church, Virginia Beach. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts. Laskin Road Chapel is handling arrangements.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB