It is with broken hearts that the family of the late Pastor Douglas Purchase, age 81 years, of Horwood, NL announce his passing at the James Paton Memorial Health Centre, Gander, NL on Friday, May 16, 2025.
He is predeceased by his parents Alphonso & Clara, daughter Sharon, son-in-law Boyce, siblings Ralph (Marion), Alexander, Annette (Edward), Jean (Harvey), brother-in-law James and sister-in-law Diane.
Left with fond and loving memories are his wife Sheila, children Karen, Wesley (Tammy), Terry (Jaime), grandchildren Amanda (Wade), Owen, Abigail, Rebecca, Mykayla, great-granddaughter Alexis, sister Alvina, brother Reuben (Wanda), sister-in-law Eileen, a number of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
Resting at Pentecostal Church, Stoneville, NL with public visitation on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 7-9 p.m., Monday, May 19, 2025 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from the church on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor R. Higgs officiating.
Donations in Douglas’ memory may be given to the Pentecostal Cemetery Fund, Horwood, NL.