Laconia-----Daniel Duncan Purcell, 80, of 21 Coventry Court, died at his home on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
Mr. Purcell was born February 1, 1931 in Schenectady, New York, the son of John M. and Rose Ann (Docherty) Purcell.
Mr. Purcell served in the U. S. Navy as an Aviation Machinists Mate. During his service he participated as a member of Task Force Seven “Operation Castle” during tests with America’s Hydrogen bomb program. He lived in East Hartford, Conn. for several years before moving to Laconia thirty-five years ago. He had been employed at Lewis & Saunders for 20 years. He was a member of the Order of Scottish Clans, Clan McRae where he was past Chief. Daniel loved to travel and was best known for his sense of humor.
Survivors include his wife of almost 52 years, Alice (Craig) Purcell, of Laconia; two sons; Craig Cameron Purcell and his wife Sandra of Gilford and David Craig Yeates of Laguna Hills, CA, three grandchildren; Jill Maurer, Michael Yeates and Amanda Yeates, all of California and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will not be held.
Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Monday, August 15, 2011 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia using the Whipple Avenue entrance.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to the Lakes Region General Hospital Oncology Department, 80 Highland Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.