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BESSIE ELIZA PERKINS
Date of Passing: Apr 03, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBESSIE ELIZA PERKINS 1917 - 2013 Peacefully on April 3, 2013, Bessie Perkins passed away in Ottawa at the age of 95 years. Bessie Eliza MacKenzie was born in Brandon, Manitoba and as a young girl watched wildfires sweep across the prairies behind her house, skated for miles on flat frozen ponds and swam in the Assiniboine River. She moved to Winnipeg during the depression to work. There she met Russell Perkins, her beloved husband of 64 years. Shortly after marrying, they were separated for five years by the Second World War. Her husband returned safely and together they raised two boys in Winnipeg in a warm and loving environment. For many years she worked as a furrier to help support the family. Bessie was predeceased by all of her siblings: Gladys, Eva, Ruby, Jean and Donald. She was also predeceased by her oldest son, Russell Jr. in 1983 and by her husband in 2004. She is survived by her son Garth, daughter-in-law Sheila, granddaughters Elizabeth and Emily, plus many nieces and nephews. The family wish to express their gratitude to the caring staff at Granite Ridge Nursing Home and Chartwell Kanata. Funeral arrangements in the care of the Kelly Funeral Home, Kanata Chapel 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, ON, K2M 1H4 613-591-6580 www.kellyfh.ca A Memorial Service will be held April 20 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Michael and All Angels Church, 300 Hugo Street in Winnipeg. Donations may be made in Bessie's name to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 13, 2013
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Bessie was my mom's best friend and as such like a second mom to me. She was a fantastic lady, full of life and love! I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with The Perkins - all those Christmas eves, New years dinners, Chinese food after a big win at Bingo! Shortly after Bessie moved to Ottawa, my mom (Joyce McPherson) and I went to Ottawa to visit Bessie. My mom knew it would be their last visit as travelling was getting too stressful for her. We had a wonderful time and Garth and Sheila were great hosts! My hope is that Bessie, Russ, Doug and Joyce are together again having a marvellous time like always! - Posted by: Candy Smith (friend) on: Apr 13, 2013