PORTLAND — Royal Wadsworth Purdy Jr., 78, of Otisfield, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Maine Medical Center.
He was born in Boston, March 9, 1934, the son of Royal W. Purdy Sr. and Mary J. Hogan Purdy. He attained a master’s degree from MIT and had been employed as a mechanical engineer for Lincoln Labs.
He faithfully served our country in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the VFW. Royal married Maureen Sullivan. He enjoyed woodworking, he built the cabinets in their home. He could fix most anything. He also enjoyed fishing and was known for helping people.
He is survived by his wife of Otisfield; his sons, Brian Purdy, Timothy F. Purdy, Todd H. Eachus and Kevin L. Eachus; and numerous grandchildren.
Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.
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