Raymond L. Purdy of Solomons, MD formally of District Heights, MD, Rehoboth Beach, DE and Advance, NC, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Leonardtown, MD. Ray was born on June 12, 1919 in Suitland, MD to the late Estelle Swann and John A. Purdy.

Ray served his country during World War II in the U. S. Navy. In his youth Ray was a farmer in Suitland, MD selling his produce at the H Street Market, and later worked as an engineer for the U. S. Government. His hobbies included gardening; going to the beach; boating and fishing; fixing things (lawn mowers, refrigerators, cars, you name it.); playing cards especially pinochle; drinking beer and eating crabs. He was also a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Solomons, MD.

Ray was preceded in death by his first wife Ann Cator Purdy; his second wife Bea Brown Purdy; his brothers John William Purdy and Francis Nicholas Purdy; his sisters Dora Mae Eastburn and Mary Catherine Benton.

He is survived by his companion Fay Fratz; his son Joseph Purdy and Joseph's partner Anthony Pontorno; his daughter Denise Purdy and her husband Dennis Berry; sisters Ethel Marie Eastburn and Shirley Ann Steiner and brother John A. Purdy; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial
June 6, 2009
11:00 AM
Location: Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church

Visitation
June 5, 2009
2-4 and 6-8 PM
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Lusby, MD

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.