Robert G. Purcell, age 79, of Tewksbury, Korean War Navy Vet., Retired Lexington Letter Carrier and Avid Boston Red Sox fan, passed away May 16. Beloved husband of Bella M. (Comtois). Father of Robert G. Purcell, Jr.. Son of the late Hycent M. and Helen T. (Kelleher) Purcell. Brother of the late Jean M. (Purcell) Wheeler. At the request of the family services were held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, Tewksbury