HARTFORD – Kenneth Russell Purdy, 73, passed away on July 11, 2022 at his home in Hartford, with his family by his side.
Born 1949, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Dorothy (Brown) Purdy.
Kenneth graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1968.
Following high school, he was drafted into the United States Army, serving in Vietnam in 1970 as a gunner in a helicopter.
In 1971, Kenneth married Marie Petit at St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.
He worked as a Class A welder for 46 years at Kadant in Queensbury and Auburn, Massachusetts. He once claimed to be able to weld the crack of dawn.
Kenneth loved spending time with his sons, bowhunting and fishing. He was a New York State bowhunter safety instructor.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Bruce and Thomas Purdy.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marie Petit Purdy; his four sons, Brian, Gregory, Adam and Jonathan (Deborah); his eight grandchildren; his sister, Marcia Dwyer; and many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth converted to Roman Catholicism on June 23, 2022 in the hands of his Catholic priest son, Fr. Adam Purdy, SSPX. He was fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church before he died.
Friends may call on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Kingsbury Firehouse, 3715 Burgoyne Ave., Hudson Falls, with his son, Fr. Adam Purdy, SSPX, officiating.
The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery in Kingsbury.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Tedesco, the staff on Tower 3 at the Glens Falls Hospital and High Peaks Hospice for the wonderful care given to Kenneth and his family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Kenneth may be made to the North American Martyrs Catholic Church, P.O. Box 334, Hudson Falls, NY 12839.
Brian and Family,
Very sorry about the passing of your father. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time.
Richard Barcori
So sorry for your loss! I remember him fondly!
Sorry for your loss
Ken was always a caring and wonderful person. He shared his experiences in life and with his trade with his younger folks. Everyone was a better person after spending time with with Ken !
May God rest his soul
Ken was and still is a very special man. We have so many memories of him that we will cherish forever. We enjoyed each others company beyond compare. God bless you Ken and may Our Lady, the Holy Mother of God welcome you to your new home in Paradise !!! We have made a contribution to the construction of The Immaculata Church in St. Mary’s, Kansas in your name so that you may benefit from all of the Masses that will ever be offered there once it is consecrated in the spring of 2023. We love you Ken ,,, RIP .. Leo & Denise Petit & Family
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
The intentions of
two Masses will be requested for the repose of his soul.
Dear Fr. Purdy a d family, again. Condolences for the death of your father, such a great consolation that he received the last rites before he died. May hiis sole and all the souls of yhe faithfully departed rest in peace.
Dear Father Purdy and Family,
Our sincere condolences.
Keeping you in our prayers.
The Szczepanski Family
God works in mysterious ways, such a blessing to have this conversion occur recently.
Our prayers for your family and his soul.
Russell and Kathleen ONeill
Fr. Purdy ,
Our Condolences for the death of your Father we send our prayers for all the family.
What a blessing God granted you to give your he’s last rites. God bless you and family and shine up him the eternal light 🙏
Dear Father Purdy and Family,
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. It is a consolation to know that by the grace of God and all your prayers, he was able to get the last sacrements.
Keeping all of you in our prayers. Father, we hope to receive your visit at St Michael if you visit Long Island. God Bless. The Szczepanski Family
Ken Newman Purdy , Well , A Welder at its best , I had the last 10 years along side this gentle giant here in Massachusetts, he could make anything do anything and teach us all ,everything, and a bit more than most . Laughter? He gave us that , experience? He shared it . Memories? I will have those for ever . To his family , I’ve never met but he spoke proudly of his family his boys archery top notch ! His partner Marie ? I heard she gave knitting a whole new meaning . God bless you Purdy , I know I’ve been blessed to have had you as a friend
Truly sorry for your loss Father Purdy. What a wonderful conversion story. Prayers for his soul and for you and all of your family.
Cecilia & Jim Sears
Dear Fr Purdy and family,
Condolences to the family, your Dad is certainly loved by all who knows him, we can see you got the sense of humor from him as well.
What a blessing he had a holy death, tremendous grace from God and His blessed Mother. Rest In Peace Mr. Purdy.
Marcelino and Josephine La Brake
Sincere condolences to Fr Purdy and family! May God give you all strength and grace at this difficult time.
God bless and protect you all
Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Ken was a great guy and fun to be around. We’re thinking of you Purdy family during this time of mourning
I remember Kenny, as we knew him at that time, from elementary school. My mom, Marilyn Irvine, worked in both Maple Street School (in the cafeteria) and Dix Avenue School (as the health aide) was friends with Dot Purdy. I think Dot may have even lived in or near our home on East Road in Fort Edward. I know Mom mentioned Dot talking to her about the house. Memories of elementary school are faint but I recall Kenny’s blue eyes, curly hair (as I remember it) and great smile. May Jesus comfort your family as you remember him.
Marie and Family,
May Peace and Love surround you.
So many fond memories that will always keep Ken close to our hearts.
God will continue to Bless your minds, bodies & spirits.
My deepest condolences to Ken’s entire family. I have so many wonderful memories from the years I worked at AES., and some pictures too.. Ken was truly a great guy and I feel my life is better for having known him. Rest in Peace, Ken
Dear Father Purdy, Mrs. Purdy, and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you strength and consolation at this difficult time.
The Hickman Family
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I have great memories of the years I spent working with Ken. He had a great sense of humor and was fun to be around. He was a very talented welder and the company was lucky to have him. So very sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you all.
May Our Good God welcome Ken.
You are in our prayers, Ken, Marie, and your beautiful children.
We share your sorrow at this difficult time, and we wish you “the peace of God that transcends all understanding” Phil 4: 6-7
God bless you all
Roger and Christiane