PURSER, Douglas Picton

Passed away on 18th February 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Aged 90 years.

Adored Husband of Pammy (deceased).

Dearly Loved Father of John, Ian, Julie, Lee and Jenny.

Loving Father-In-Law of

Greg, Todd and Nicola, and Grandfather to Teagan, Michael, Jarryd, Bryce, Matthew, James, Angus, Chelsea and Jordan.

Dear Dad,

You were the one person I always respected and looked up to and I hope I’ve made you proud. I will cherish our footy and fishing times together. The beach always holds a special place in my heart because of you.

Love from your

“Number 1 Son”, John

Dear Doug,

I will miss our chats about the share market, horse racing, fishing trips, going to the beach and footy, especially Norwood Football Club. My life has changed forever without you.

I will love you from here to eternity and will cherish all of our memories forever. Reunited with Pammy.

From your loving

“Number 2 Son”, Ian.

Dear Douglas,

The skipper has left the boat and now we’re left to steer without you. You always made us feel safe, encouraged us to try new things and were forever correcting our grammar (a drop of water, not a bit of water and the most recent one – spoonsful, not spoonfulls!). We were incredibly lucky to have such a kind, caring and generous Dad. I love you and miss you but am relieved you’re finally free of pain after all these years, to be reunited with Pammy.

Forever in my heart, Ju x

My Dear Doug,

Words are so hard to tell you how much you mean to me. I found the words in a song. I think you would approve:

"Show me a smile,

Don’t be unhappy,

Can’t remember when I last saw you laughing,

This world makes you crazy and you’ve taken all you can bear,

Just call me up ‘cause I will always be there.

I see your true colours and that’s why I love you."

All my love La Loots x

Dear Doogie,

So much love, so many stories, so many nicknames, and so many laughs. You were such a great Dad and always there for us. I will miss the BBQ’s, the music, the beach but most of all your ability to never lose hope. Give Pammy a big hug for me.

Love you Dad, Jen x

Dear Doug,

Thank you for all the school pick-ups, visits to the beach (and tormenting Mum that I swam up to my neck!), for putting up with Spongebob cartoons on repeat and for loving me unconditionally.

I love you and will miss you.

Michael x