Larry E. Purington (1941-2014)

CANTON – Larry E. Purington, 72, a resident of Jay, passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, at Victorian Villa Rehabilitation in Canton, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Dec. 7, 1941, in Avon, the son of Henry Purington and Alice (Cushman) Purington. He attended Wilton Academy and later joined the United States Navy in 1959 serving on the U.S.S. Independence. On June 6, 1964 he married his wife, Aline Legere.

Larry worked for over 35 years at International Paper Company at both the Otis and Androscoggin mills in Jay. He was a member of the International Paper Quarter Century Club and a former member of Amvets of Wilton.

He enjoyed fly fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling and flying as a private pilot.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Aline Purington of Jay; his son Joseph Purington and his wife Gail of Hooksett, N.H.; his daughter, Jennifer White and her husband Chris of Jay; and three grandchildren; Jordan Purington and Morgan and Bennett White; brothers, Toby, Jan and Errol Purington and sisters, Lilla Yates and Deb Purington.

He was predeceased by his sisters, Bell Hurd, and Tracy and Lorellie Purington. The family would like to thank the nurses of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice as well as the staff at the Victorian Villa. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

Interment will be held at a later date at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street Livermore Falls, Maine.