Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 12:00 a.m.
Perry, Lucille
It is with immense sadness that we, the family of LUCILLE IRENE PERRY, announce her passing on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 96 years.
It is with immense sadness that we, the family of LUCILLE IRENE PERRY, announce her passing on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 96 years.
She is survived by her sons Kent (Monika) Perry, Donald Perry (Marnie) and Cameron (Heather) Perry; daughter Lynda (Derek) Routley; sister Jean Welsh, brothers-in-law Gerard (Birthe) Perry and Dwight (Carol) Perry; ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews, both in Canada and the US.
She is predeceased by her husband William Harold Perry, parents Cary and Irene McKanna, brother Robert and sister-law Millicent McKanna, brother-in-law Glenn (Beverly) Perry, father-in-law Harold Perry and mother-in-law Vina Koenen.
Mom was born in Benalto, Alberta on October 8,1923. She was the eldest child of Cary and Irene McKanna. Throughout her childhood, her family moved around southern Alberta, residing in Benalto, Eckville, Rosemary, Spring Coulee and Nobleford. After marriage in 1945, she and dad lived in Chin, Calgary, Lethbridge and Coaldale. She was married for 52 years. After dad passed away, she moved to Okanagan Falls, B.C. for five years and then back to Lethbridge.
Mom became a teacher at the age of 20 years old and taught school for 20 years.
Mom loved to travel and see new places. She and dad travelled to Texas, Arizona, Hawaii and California. She always wanted to go to Europe but work and having a family got in her way. After Dad died, she and her cousin, Phyllis Morache took a one week cruise to the Caribbean. She really enjoyed that cruise so much that she took her whole family on a cruise to Alaska a couple of years later. She was a very giving mother and believed in fairness.
Mom also liked to read. She could read a novel a week which we found impressive. She loved to do crosswords and studied foods and their effects on the body and always had a positive attitude. She attended the University of Lethbridge for some summer courses in ceramics and geology, and was an excellent painter. She painted many, many pictures and we are so blessed to have several of them in our homes. They will be cherished forever. She leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
A Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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Back in 2006 Lucille sent me a letter that touched me to the core and still continues to do so today. We didn't know each other well so what compelled her to provide me with such a gift, speaks volumes of the person I envision her to be. I have wanted to find this lovely Lady to thank her in person, it is only now with great sadness that I find her. To those she leaves behind, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cam, Heather, Jason and Ami - so saddened to hear of Mom's and grandma's passing. Thinking of all of you.
Our very favorite person to see at our bi-annual family Reunions. So excited to see us all and share with family. She was so very sharp and interested to know what all of us were up to and could somehow remember that the following year. We will sure miss her wonderful presence, hilarious wit and warm sincere smile! lots of love to all the immediate family!
Kent, Don, Cam, Lynda and family, Please accept my condolences on the passing of your mom. She was always very gracious and friendly. A life well lived. With Sympathy, Dana and family.
Kent, Monika and all your family, We are sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She knew you all loved her and she loved you all in return. May your precious memories of your times together help you all through this time of sorrow. We are keeping you and family in thought and prayer. May she Rest In Peace.
I Love and miss you very much Grandma . Thank you for being you . you will always be an amazing lady. I am so proud to be your granddaughter . RIP Beautiful.
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Lucille. She was such an inspiration to all of us and she will be greatly missed.
We are both saddened by her passing. She was a wonderful person and will be missed. Xo
So sorry to hear about Aunt "Cille". She always had a special place in my heart and I have such fond memories of being at the house on the farm. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this difficult time.
I have the fondest memories of Grandma and I will cherish them. Thank you, Grandma, for being an incredible matriarch for this family. Your internal optimism will carry on through many generations to come.