Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Holly Lynn Purdon

Female 1975 - 1994  (18 years)


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  • Name Holly Lynn Purdon 
    Born 29 Dec 1975  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died 25 Jul 1994  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Cause: Cause: Auto Accident 
    Misfortune Aug 1994 
    killed motor vehicle accident 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-340919 
    Buried Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I340919  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father John Carl Douglas "Doug" Purdon,   b. 1 May 1949,   d. 26 Oct 2014  (Age 65 years) 
    Mother Cheryl Yvonne Shantz 
    Family ID F3448  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Holly Lynn Purdon

      After a four-day courageous battle to overcome severe head injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident, Holly Lynn Purdon of Ayr, went to be with Jesus on July 25th, 1994. She was in her 19th year. Holly was the "precious princess" of Doug and Cheryl Purdon; the "very special" sister of Jay; the "darling" granddaughter of Sam and Yvonne Shantz, Lorrie Purdon and the late John Purdon. She was a very dear girl to Wendy Willis, Jack, Marianne, Shane and Dana Davis, Mike and Carol Upham. Holly is survived by loving aunts, uncles and cousins Vic and Donna Generoux, Troy, Trevor, Vicki and Tyler, Brian and Rebecca Shantz, Angela, Derek, Kristin, Rebecca and Kelsey, Nyle and Janice Futher, Shawn and Kevin, Tor and Shelley Halberg, Britta and Jemica. Holly will also be missed by many friends that she cherished and treasured. Holly was an honours graduate of Southwood Secondary School. She was to attend the University of Western Ontario this fall on an entrance scholarship to become an occupational therapist. A memorial service to celebrate Holly's special life was held at Knox United Church, Ayr, on Sunday, July 31st at 2: 30 p.m. Arrangements by Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home.

      The Ayr News 3 Aug 1994 pg 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Precious/ Holly Lynn Purdon/ Dec. 29, 1975 - July 25, 1994

    2. [S2485] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News, Obitruary of Holly Lynn Purdon - 3 Aug 1994 pg 12.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 29 Dec 1975 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Auto Accident - 25 Jul 1994 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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