BUXTON- Steven George Purvis, age 53, passed away at his home in Buxton on Aug. 23, 2016.
He was born on Sept. 29, 1962, in Saco, a son of Robert and Ann (Pierce) Purvis. He attended Saco Schools and graduated from Thornton Academy in 1980.
Steven was a plumber for 12 years and was a member of U.A. Local 716. Most recently he has been employed by Lowe's for around 10 years.
He was an avid stockcar racing fan and worked with many racecar drivers and crews.
Steven is predeceased by an uncle- Wayne Pierce and an aunt- Mazie Pierce.
He is survived by his parents- Bob and Ann Purvis of Lyman (formerly of Saco); sister- Kellie McNary and her husband Kevin of Sarasota, FL; aunts and uncles- Cliff and Joyce Purvis, Eugene Pierce, Keith & Jean Pierce; nieces and nephew- Brittany, Ben, and Kathryn McNary; many cousins; and his cat Molly.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday evening, Aug. 26, from 6-8 PM at the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel, 498 Long Plains Road (Rt. 22) in Buxton. A graveside service will be held on Saturday morning at 11 AM at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. The Rev. Dr. Burton Howe will officiate. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the funeral home's website, www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Steven's memory to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, Maine 04094.