Stephen Patrick Perry age 66 of Amherst passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, N.S.
Born in Amherst, he was a son of the late Ernest (Nin) and Florence (Martin) Perry.
Following his high school graduation, Stephen was employed as a security guard and later served as the Police Chief in Hartland, NB. Later he traveled west to Manitoba and moved back home due to Huntington’s disease. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing a good game of crib with his family and friends.
He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jeff (Tammy), Stephan, Keith and Kevin; his sisters, Joan (John) Bird, Kingston, ON; Muriel “Moe” (Vince) Down, Ottawa, ON; Carol Hebb and Jane Perry both of Amherst; as well as several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family; also survived by his special family at Gables.
Stephen was predeceased by his brother in law David Hebb; his son, Stephen Jr. in infancy as well as his nephews, Ricky, Daniel and Vincent.
No visitation by request.
Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Campbell’s Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst (667-9906).
Funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. from Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Interment will take place in the St. Charles-Nativity Cemetery with a reception to follow in the Parish hall.
Donations in Stephen’s memory may be made to the Huntington Society or L. A. Animal Shelter.
On line condolences may be sent to the family via: www.campbellsamherst.ca