Nova Scotia Archives
Halifax Explosion: A List of those that Died
Fatality no.: 963
| Name of Deceased | Purcell, Charles S. |
| Date of Death | 6 December 1917 |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 64 |
| Address | 16 South Clifton Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Occupation | Hackman, North St. Station |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Identified by | Charles P. Purcell (son) |
| Buried | Holy Cross Cemetery, Halifax |
| Family | Wife Sarah O'Neil, 60; Fred, 34; Charles, 32; Gordon, 25; Mrs. Renner, 26; Martin, 23; Harry, 21 |
| Obituary | Halifax Herald - 20 December 1917 p. 10 |
| Sources | - City Directory 1918 - GANS list - HRC: Claims 5294 - HRC: List |
Charles S. Purcell was registered in the Halifax Explosion Death Registration Book 1917
no. 724 on page 120 below:
