| Birth | January 8, 1924 47 34 |
| Birth of a sister | Amelia Forsey Purchase May 5, 1928 (Age 4 years) |
| Birth of a sister | Amelia Forsey Purchase May 5, 1928 (Age 4 years) |
| Birth of a brother | Stanley Frank Purchase February 27, 1930 (Age 6 years) |
| Death of a maternal grandmother | Esther Stoodley June 27, 1941 (Age 17 years) |
| Birth of a son #1 | Stanley E Long June 4, 1949 (Age 25 years) |
| Birth of a son #2 | Paul Long May 2, 1950 (Age 26 years) |
| Death of a son | Paul Long May 14, 1950 (Age 26 years) |
| Death of a father | Abiah Arthur Purchase November 25, 1955 (Age 31 years) |
| Death of a mother | Amelia Stoodley Forsey October 26, 1978 (Age 54 years) |
| Death of a mother | Amelia Stoodley Forsey October 26, 1978 (Age 54 years) |
| Death of a sister | Amelia Forsey Purchase June 5, 1982 (Age 58 years) |
| Death of a brother | Abia Arthur Purchase October 1987 (Age 63 years) |
| Death of a husband | Harold James Long August 16, 1990 (Age 66 years) |
| Death of a brother | John (Jack) Purchase October 8, 1995 (Age 71 years) |
| Death of a brother | John (Jack) Purchase October 8, 1995 (Age 71 years) |
| Death of a brother | Edward Maxwell Purchase February 21, 1996 (Age 72 years) |
| Death of a sister | Annie Mary Purchase 2013 (Age 88 years) |
| Death of a brother | Stanley Frank Purchase May 5, 2014 (Age 90 years) |
| Death | February 19, 2018 (Age 94 years) Note: It is with great sadness and heartbreak, but with huge gratitude for her long happy life, we announce the peaceful passing of a very dear mother, grandmother, sister-in law, aunt and dear friend, Muriel Long, 94 years of age on Monday, February 19, embraced in the arms of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Amelia and Abia Purchase, husband Harold James Long, infant son Paul and all of her siblings. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Gerry (Rosemarie), Stan (Barb), Elizabeth (Lee), Rick (Sandra), Harold James (Jim) (Annmarie), Christine (Wayne), Maxse (Mickey) (Terry); 18 grandchildren (whom referred to her as Nanny Moo); 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; special sister-in-law and lifetime friend Audrey Coffin; sisters-in-law Florence Purchase, Winne Long, Viola Long; life time friend Barb Moores; nieces and nephews, her loving cabin buddies, numerous friends and devoted dog, Ollie. She was a truly gentle soul who will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. A very special thank you to the staff at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 7 East and especially the staff of the PCU at the Miller Centre for their care and compassion they showed her in her final days and a special thank you to Reverend Canon Iliffe Sheppard for his many visits. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 12-9 p. m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. - 9 p. m. Thursday. Funeral service will take place on Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 11 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers greatly accepted. Donations may be made in her name to the Children’s Wish Foundation. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com. “Mom you will be forever loved and deeply missed by us all”
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| Family with parents |
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Abiah Arthur Purchase Birth: July 23, 1876 50 32 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: November 25, 1955 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| mother |
Amelia Stoodley Forsey Birth: March 4, 1889 25 27 — Grand Bank, Fortune Bay, Newfoundland Death: October 26, 1978 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| elder brother |
John (Jack) Purchase Birth: November 24, 1909 33 20 — Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: October 8, 1995 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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6 years elder brother |
Edward Maxwell Purchase Birth: December 25, 1915 39 26 — Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: February 21, 1996 — Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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2 years elder brother |
Abia Arthur Purchase Birth: March 2, 1918 41 28 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: October 1987 — Ontario, Canada |
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20 months elder sister |
Esther Clarice Purchase Birth: November 10, 1919 43 30 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: October 23, 1920 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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2 years elder sister |
Annie Mary Purchase Birth: November 8, 1921 45 32 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: 2013 — Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
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7 years younger sister |
Amelia Forsey Purchase Birth: May 5, 1928 51 39 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: June 5, 1982 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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22 months younger brother |
Stanley Frank Purchase Birth: February 27, 1930 53 40 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: May 5, 2014 — Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
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Muriel Purchase Birth: January 8, 1924 47 34 Death: February 19, 2018 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Family with Harold James Long |
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Harold James Long Birth: November 29, 1924 36 31 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: August 16, 1990 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| herself |
Muriel Purchase Birth: January 8, 1924 47 34 Death: February 19, 2018 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| son |
Stanley E Long Birth: June 4, 1949 24 25 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: February 21, 2020 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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11 months son |
Paul Long Birth: May 2, 1950 25 26 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Death: May 14, 1950 — St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
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| Death | It is with great sadness and heartbreak, but with huge gratitude for her long happy life, we announce the peaceful passing of a very dear mother, grandmother, sister-in law, aunt and dear friend, Muriel Long, 94 years of age on Monday, February 19, embraced in the arms of her loving family. Predeceased by her parents Amelia and Abia Purchase, husband Harold James Long, infant son Paul and all of her siblings. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, her children: Gerry (Rosemarie), Stan (Barb), Elizabeth (Lee), Rick (Sandra), Harold James (Jim) (Annmarie), Christine (Wayne), Maxse (Mickey) (Terry); 18 grandchildren (whom referred to her as Nanny Moo); 16 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; special sister-in-law and lifetime friend Audrey Coffin; sisters-in-law Florence Purchase, Winne Long, Viola Long; life time friend Barb Moores; nieces and nephews, her loving cabin buddies, numerous friends and devoted dog, Ollie. She was a truly gentle soul who will be forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her. A very special thank you to the staff at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital 7 East and especially the staff of the PCU at the Miller Centre for their care and compassion they showed her in her final days and a special thank you to Reverend Canon Iliffe Sheppard for his many visits. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 12-9 p. m. Wednesday and from 10 a.m. - 9 p. m. Thursday. Funeral service will take place on Friday, February 23rd, 2018 at 11 a.m. from the Anglican Cathedral. Interment to follow in the Anglican Cemetery, Kenmount Road. Flowers greatly accepted. Donations may be made in her name to the Children’s Wish Foundation. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com. “Mom you will be forever loved and deeply missed by us all” |
| Media object | Muriel Long Purchase Portrait Format: image/jpeg Type: Photo |