William J. “Red” Purdie, age 90 of Clearwater, FL and Canton passed away peacefully on February 17, 2018 surrounded by his family in Clearwater, FL. William was proud Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Iron Workers Local #7, the Knights of Columbus of Canton and a longtime member of Old Colony Yacht Club of Dorchester. His love for God, Country and his family was unwavering. Red was happiest when he was on his boat with family and friends. Beloved husband of Connie (Semlow) and the late Margaret (Conley). Loving father of Carol Tracy & her husband Harris of Stoughton, William J of Tampa, FL, Kathleen Purdie of Canton, James W. of Stoughton. He was the son of the late Walter & Ester Purdie and the brother of the late Jane Iannaccone and Walter M. Purdie. Father in law of Jessie M. Purdie of Stoughton. Step father of Bonnie Ugulano of Louisiana and the late Cheryl Toepfer. Grandfather of Michael & Kate Tracy of Braintree, Harris A. Tracy Jr. of Rockland, Jill M Tracy of Stoughton, Joseph, Lucas and William Purdie all of Stoughton. Great-grandfather of Connor, Megan, and Shea Tracy all of Braintree. Also survived by many step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephew. Visiting hours in the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455Washington St. Canton on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 5-8 pm. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton on Friday, March 9, 2018 at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. Navy Veteran WII.