Agnes Madeline Cavanaugh – 85, North River, passed away suddenly, as a result of heart complications, on Monday morning, April 15, 2024, at home. Born in Windsor, she was a daughter of the late James and Margaret (Bartlett) Purvis.

Agnes was a very hard worker all of her life; she worked at Windsor Wear, Stanfield’s, Co-Op and then did private housecleaning. She enjoyed making crafts, knitting, cross stitch, enjoyed doing puzzles and reading, her favourite author being Nora Roberts (J.D. Robb). At the age of 80, she was a breast cancer survivor.

Agnes is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Dean Cavanaugh; children, Peter (Anne) Purvis, South Branch; Patti Purvis, Bible Hill; Deana Cavanaugh (Jeff Clements), Elmsdale; grandchildren, Kathleen Corbett (Scott Walker), Berwick; Kristyn Corbett, New Glasgow; siblings, Shirley Jewula, Halifax; Brenda O’Connell, Truro; Audrey (John) Ross, Truro; brother-in-law, Grant Mosher, Alberta; several nieces and nephews across Canada.

Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, James "Sonny" Purvis, David (Linda) Purvis, Lawrence (Audrey) Purvis, Margaret "Peggy" (Grant) Mosher, Jenny (Bob) Martin, Anna in infancy; brothers-in-law, Joe Jewula, John O’Connell.

Honouring Agnes’ wishes, a private interment will be held at later date. If so desired, donations in Agnes’ memory to Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation are welcomed.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, messages of condolence and memories of Agnes may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com