Dr. WFC (Michael) Purser

Deepest condolences to Helen and all of Michael's family from a distant relation in the United States. Michael was a descendant of Benjamin Purser, myself of Benjamin's brother Edward. The brothers were of the 4th generation of Pursers in Ireland, Michael and I of the eighth generation. A few years ago I made contact with Michael and he very kindly dug out for me a copy of the diary of John Purser, father of Benjamin and Edward. This was provided to me in digital form by a nephew of Michael's, I believe, for which many thanks. The diary has been invaluable in my ongoing research into the life of Edward Purser. While I never met Michael we corresponded several times by postal mail. I feel I came to know him at least to an extent through those letters and through the lively and often wry humor of his books, which he also kindly sent me, particularly Jellett, O'Brien, Purser and Stokes (a treasure trove of family history). He also sent me a book of his wonderful short works of fiction largely set in South America. Reading through the many condolences, it is clear he touched many lives and will be deeply missed.

My sympathies to Paddy and family. I was fortunate enough to have Michael assigned as my brilliant final year supervisor for Computer Engineering in TCD in 1985. In particular, I remember him advising me on my career choice: 'The large german engineering company will always be there, while the opportunity to do a MSc may not.' I took his advice and never looked back. Thank you Michael.

Sincerest condolences to Michael’s family. Saddened to hear of his passing. Loved his chats and humour in TCD. Have one of his wee paintings which I will treasure.

We are all sorry to hear about Michael
he was a lovely person. Rip 🙏

Like so many graduates I was lucky enough to have had the support of Michael in starting my engineering career at Chaco Ltd having graduated under his tuition from Trinity. I have no end of appreciation for Michael’s support for Irish graduates in giving them a career start in Ireland in the economically challenging 80s. I will never forget those morning coal fires in his office on Fitzwilliam Sq. and his smiling face. Thank you Michael. Rest in peace.

Dear Lewis,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your father, Michael. Requiescat in Pace.
Thinking of you 💐
Magda &Jacek

Deepest condolences to Lewis and family on the passing of Micheal. He sounded like quite a man.

Dear Mrs. Purser and family,

I was very saddened to hear of Dr. Purser's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I have many fond memories of him and his support for the Gallery over the years. May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Paddy, Lewis, Max and the extended Purser family on the passing of Michael
May he rest in peace

Deepest sympathy to Helen and family on the death of Michael.
Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Max, Joanie, Aryana, Zubin, Hans and Sam, and all the Purser family of the death of Michael. Thinking of you all at this time and praying for strength for all of you, in the days ahead.

Deepest Sympathy to Paddy and family at this sad time. May Michael rest in peace.

My sincere condolences Lewis and to all who knew and loved your father deeply. You will all miss him dearly. May he continue to live in your hearts forever and may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Michael Purser was for very many years a loyal and supportive member of the Friends of the National Collections of Ireland. He was always proud of the artistic connections of his family. We send our condolences to Helen and family.

To dear Helen, Lewis, Vasco, Paddy, Max and Joe.......thinking of you all very much now as you say your goodbyes to Michael......we shall remember him fondly indeed. A formidable man. Much loved and admired. Rest in peace Michael.
Brian and Katherine and family

To Helen and the children we offer our sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful person of many talents - mining engineer, academic, founder of Baltimore Technologies, beautiful writer, accomplished artist.... He was a great supporter of the Rathmichael Historical Society and we will very much miss his genial presence at our meetings. You and he will be ever present in our thoughts and prayers.

Last time I saw Michael was at Dad's last birthday party, nearly a year ago, where we surveyed a sunny scene and guzzled oysters together. I have known Michael all of my life. Scenes in the mountains, in the sea; at halloween and at the kitchen table on the one hand are flooding back, and on the other are now encased in memory. I can't believe he is gone. I loved his obstreperous humour and his kindly demeanour. Much love to you all -

Paddy, sorry to hear of your fathers passing, my he rest in peace.
Condolences to you and your family.

Helen and family, my deepest sympathies to you all at the sudden passing of Micheal, a dear husband, father, and grandad, I pray for strength and guidance for you all over these very hard days ahead, keeping you all in my prayers. Much love.

Our deepest condolences to Paddy and the Purser family on the passing of Michael. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May he Rest In Peace.

My deepest condolences to my dear colleague Lewis, your lovely mother, brothers and extended family on the passing of a truly remarkable father. I am so very glad I had the honour of meeting Michael and I know how cherished and highly regarded he was and will continue to be.
Thinking of you all as you say goodbye but also celebrate a great life.

Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam dílis X

Sincere condolences to you and all the Purser family, Paddy, on the sad occasion of the passing of your Dad . May he rest in peace .

My condolences to Paddy and the Purser family on the loss of your father. RIP.

Lewis, Vasco, Paddy, Max and Joe, deepest sympathies to you all on the sad passing of your Dad. Thinking of you all. Fond memories include Paddy's birthday parties, hiking with Vasco and wider Killiney scouting activities.

Our deepest condolences to Paddy and all the Purser family on the passing of your father, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Lewis and family on the passing of Michael. Our thoughts are with you at this time. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Paddy and the Purser Family on Michael's passing. May he rest in peace

Lewis and family, please accept my condolences on the loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Please accept my sincere sympathies Lewis on the passing of your beloved father: suaimhneas síoraí dá anam.

We would like to express our deepest sympathy to Paddy and family on the passing of Dr. Michael Purser R.I.P.

My sincere condolences Lewis on the passing of your father. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to you Lewis and your family on your Dad’s passing. May he rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Paddy and the Purser family on Michael’s passing

With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences

I was deeply saddened to hear about Michael’s passing. We had kept in touch since Baltimore days. I loved collaborating with him, he was a remarkably wise and entrepreneurial academic and I will miss his words of wisdom. My heartfelt condolences to his wife and family.

My deepest condolences to all of the Purser family on the loss of Michael. It was always a great pleasure to meet him at the various rowing events over the years, and in the years since. Such a supportive father, so proud of his sons. Such a great loss to you all, my thoughts are with you. May he rest in peace.

My sympathies Lewis to you and the Purser family on your father Michael’s passing. May he rest in peace.

To Lewis and all your family sorry to hear of the passing of your dad our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time

My condolences to Helen, Joe and family on Michael's passing. He was a great character with superb wit and intelligence, and has left behind a family to be proud of.

My deepest sympathies to Lewis and the Purser family on your father's death. May Michael rest in peace.

Sorry to hear your Dad has passed away, Lewis, condolences to you and all the Purser family.

Sincere sympathy to you Paddy, and to all the Purser family,
Frances and Kevin.

Sincerest condolences to Lewis and family on the loss of Michael. May he rest in peace.

Lewis, your colleagues and friends in CAO send you and your family our sincere sympathies on the sad occasion of your dad's passing.

You and your family are in our thoughts at this difficult time.

To Lewis and the extended Purser family, deepest condolences to you on the loss of your dear Dad. May he rest in peace.

To Lewis and the Purser family, please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your father, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Helen, Lewis, Melanie and all the family at this time. Michael was so multi-talented and we always enjoyed his company, stories and charm.

I send my sincere condolences to Helen and family on the death of Michael. He was a great member and supporter of the Rathmichael Historical Society.
May he Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and the Purser family on your sad loss. Suaimhneas sioraí dá anam.

Sincere condolences to Lewis and family on the loss of your father. May he rest in peace.

Dear Lewis and family. I was so very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. May He Rest in Peace. Sinéad Lucey

Sincere condolences to Mrs Purcer, Paddy, Lesley-Anne, Oli, Luke and all his family at this very sad time. Thinking of you all.
Rest In Peace 🙏

Lewis, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. May he rest in peace.

Helen and family, we were so sorry to hear about Michael's passing. He was a true gentleman and it was always a pleasure to meet him. Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to Paddy and all the Purser family at this very sad time.

Deepest Sympathy to Helen Paddy LeslieAnn Oliver Luke and all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time

I have the fondest memories of Micheal from when he was my masters supervisor in Trinity many moons ago. He was a thorough gentleman, educator and wit from whom I learned a lot.
I was also lucky enough to spend a couple of summers minding the hens in Killiney in the late 80s, and briefly met his wonderful wife and family. My condolences to you all on Micheal's passing.

May he rest in peace. Lewis, please accept my sympathy to you and all your family on your loss.

Sincere condolences to Lewis and all the family on the loss of your dear Father. May he rest in peace.

Michael was my PhD supervisor - and I think it will be of little surprise to those who knew him to hear that he was unlike any other I knew or heard of since! After I took a brief trip to South America during my studies, Michael emailed me exclusively in Spanish for the following 6 months (despite me knowing almost no Spanish at the time!). Deciphering those emails (without the benefit of Google Translate) was just part of my training! Michael was a true polymath and from him I learned a multitude - from how to conduct a survey of wild birds to the fascinating history of his ancestors. Sincere condolences to Helen and all the family. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann.