Obituary of Annette Pauline Purchase

Following a courageous battle with cancer since 1995, Annette passed away peacefully at age 72 on Sunday December 28th at the palliative care unit at LHSC. Annette is survived by her loving husband Thomas in their 50th year of marriage; by her son Donald Purchase and daughter Brenda Sutton. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Samantha, Dylan and Kaitlyn. Annette will also be missed by brothers Aime and Donald and sisters Bella and Gemma, daughter to departed parents Laurent and Mariette. She was predeceased by brothers baby Mark, Mark and older brother Bertrand. Annette was known as an amazingly strong and caring person who took time for those in need. Anyone visiting her home knew her baking skills, especially the butter tarts and French tourtieres. Hobbies included crafts, gardening and spending time with family. Visitation will be held at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, on Friday, January 9th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 10th, 2015 from 10:00 –11:00 a.m. followed immediately by a short service in the chapel. A private interment will take place in the spring. It would be appreciated that donations or donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Ronald McDonald House in London.