Constance Z. Purdy, age 70, formerly of Canton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday December 22, 2011 at Hennis Care Center in Dover. She was born in Louisville, Ohio on July 14, 1941 to the late Alexander and Laura Ballantine. Connie dedicated her life to the recovery of alcohol and drug addiction. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John W. Purdy, brother Bill Beck and sister Laura Dezarn. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Wanda Barker and Murphy of Canton; grandchildren Steven J. Harper Jr. wife Brianna of Canton, Stacy Harper of Canton and Alexander M. Harper of Canton; great-grandchildren Noah, Nadia and Joshua Harper. Calling hours are Wednesday 5-8 PM at Arnold Funeral Home Canton. Services will be held privately with the family at a later date. Memorials may be made to Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Arnold 330-456-7291 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com