John H. Purdon of Billerica, MA

John Henry Purdon, 82, of Billerica, MA died peacefully Sunday February 16, 2025 at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley after a period of declining health.

Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late John H. Purdon and Helen (White)Purdon.

He graduated from Don Bosco High School with the class of 1960. He proudly served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.He owned and operated Purdon Carpet Installations of Springfield, MA.

He enjoyed bowling, boating, horses, dogs, visiting with friends and going on car rides.

He is survived by his daughters Kathleen Bruno (husband Mark Bruno) of Westford, MA, Kimberly Arsenault of Maynard, MA and Kelly Batherwich (husband Robert Batherwich) of Pelham, NH, his five grandchildren Samantha Dolabany (husband Patrick Dolabany), Anthony Roddy Jr. (wife Natalie Roddy), Breeana Arsenault, Isabelle Arsenault, Abbagail Batherwich and his great granddaughter, Aliya Dolabany as well as several nieces and nephews who lovingly knew him as Uncle Bub.

He was the husband of the late Irene (McGrath) who died on September 12, 2019 and
Beverly (Seekins) Purdon who died on August 2, 1992, and Kathleen Plante.  He was also the brother of his late sister Helen “Dolly” and her husband Frank Bassett of Perry, ME, and the late Ann Soctomah.

PURDON John Henry Purdon of Billerica, MA died February 16, 2025. Visiting hours Sunday
February 23, 2025 from 11AM to 3PM at the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, Burial will be at a later date at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Palmer, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.