ANTHONY(TONY) EDWARD PURVIS

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ANTHONY(TONY) EDWARD PURVIS

August 18, 1943 - October 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dad, Anthony (Tony) Edward Purvis, on October 11, 2025. He passed away peacefully with family at his side after a long battle with cancer.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Karoline (Cary) Purvis, Children, Mark (Karen) Purvis, Tom (Jen) Purvis, Tamara (Bruce) Large, Robbie Purvis, his 5 grandchildren, Zarah, Zenah, Alex, Zaydah and Nicholas, his niece Julia, nephew Charles and their respective families. He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Mary Purvis, brother Charles and sister-in-law Marjorie. Tony will also be mourned deeply by his faithful band community and the members of his Co-Living family.

Born in Hull, England, Tony moved to Winnipeg in 1967 where he met Cary soon after and together raised their 4 children. He worked for many years at Pollard Banknote and retired at Princess Auto. He was active for many years as a Scout Leader, a member of the Winnipeg Rifles Band and became involved in many community bands in his later years.

Tony will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends who had the pleasure of knowing him, both in Canada and England.

A special thank you goes out to the Palliative Care team from the community and St. Boniface Hospital for taking such great care of Tony and treating him with dignity in his final weeks.

Service and reception will be held on November 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Prairie Spirit United Church, 207 Thompson Drive, Winnipeg.

Tribute Link: www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 25, 2025