The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, September 18, 2018 Purchase, Rev. Samuel Raymond With deep regret, the Purchase family acknowledges the death of Rev. Samuel Raymond Purchase on June 10, 2018 in Ottawa, at the blessed age of 100. Born September 23, 1917 in Charles Brook, N.L., he was called to the ministry at an early age and went on to serve many United Church congregations in the Atlantic region: Glovertown, Curling, and Bay Roberts, N.L., Newcastle, Woodstock, N.B, Glace Bay and Sydney River. He was a renaissance man, a free thinker, jack of all trades. He freely supported interdenominational, inclusive worship, same-sex marriage, and gender equality, in a time when such ideas could divide a congregation. He was a poet, artist, musician, salmon fisherman and avid reader. Rev. Ray was known for his ability to get the utmost attention from his congregation with his impressive 15 minute sermons, from memory. He loved the church, and with Elsie, shared a profound love for the people of the communities they served. Rev. Ray is survived by his children, Elayne Bonnell (Ray), Ottawa, Ont.; Peter Purchase (Flora), Goose Bay, Labrador; and Joanne Renaud, Mahone Bay. He was blessed with grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, John, Mark; and great-grandchildren, Dahlia, Owen, Penelope, Christopher, and Pauly Jordyn. He is also survived by nephew, Franklin Purchase (Cathy); and great nephews, Craig Purchase (Julie), Kevin Purchase in Newfoundland; and sister-in-law, Grace Harris, Moncton, N.B. He was predeceased by his wife, Elsie (2001); son-in-law, Maurice Renaud (2015). A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in Knox United Church, Glace Bay, on September 23rd at 2 p.m. "One day when my journey is done, when by the power of the sun, I am carried forth as snow or rain from mountaintop, Then I will experience second birth. Another chance to renew the earth." Rev. S.R. Purchase (2001) Sent from Mail for Windows 10