Peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Gertrude Pearl Purdy, beloved wife of the late Edward Ball and devoted mother of Carl (Kathi) of Kingston ON, John (Christine) of Brampton ON and Michael (Christine) of Waterville PQ.. Much loved grandmother of Erin, Andrew, Terry and Chelsea. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) where friends may call on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Waterville United Church on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 2 pm. Rev. Mead Baldwin officiating. Followed by interment in the Greenwood Cemetery Waterville. Donations made to the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by her family.