Lori Eileen Ostman Purcell, 47, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Feb. 9 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Kevin Purcell. Lori was born in Newark, New Jersey, on April 24, 1972, the daughter of Robert and Johann Wisniewski Ostman of Verona, New Jersey.

She was a 1990 graduate of Verona High School and a 1994 graduate of St. Michael’s College in Vermont, where she earned a bachelor’s degree. Lori especially enjoyed the beach. She loved all animals, visiting local vineyards, and spending time with family and friends.

Lori was the beloved mother of Rachel and Nathan Purcell, and sister of Karen (Jamie) Luzzi of North Carolina. She is also survived by her five nieces and one nephew, as well as her loving friends.

The visiting hours will be on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lung Cancer Research, 155 E. 55th St., Ste. 6H, New York, New York 10022, or Fix & Feed, PO Box 253, North Haven, CT 06473. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.