HUGH PERRY

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HUGH PERRY Peacefully on March 31, 2004 at Riverview Health Centre, Hugh Perry passed away at the age of 80. Hugh was born in Saskatchewan on the farm near Moosomin in 1924. In 1938, the family moved to Neepawa where he farmed with his dad, until he was struck down with polio and left paralysed from the neck down. He spent 28 years in an iron lung at King George Hospital. Thanks to modern technology, a portable ventilator did his breathing for him for the next 23 years. Before the polio, Hugh loved farming and was a very skilled carpenter and wood-worker and left us many treasured pieces. He loved sports and golfing out at Clear Lake. After the polio, his time was spent watching TV and reading. Hugh was predeceased by his father William in 1971; his sister Meta in 1972; his mother Alice in 1991; and his brother David in 1998. He is survived by his brother Gordon and wife Rose; brother-in-law Douglas Gudmandson and wife Hazel; nieces, Sheila Newsome and Debra Delorme; nephews, Bill Gudmandson and wife Nancy, Hugh Gudmandson and Hugh Perry; numerous great-nieces and nephews; and special friend and nurse Doris Loewen. Cremation has taken place and the memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverview Chapel, 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg with a reception to follow. A private family interment will take place at a later date. The family sincerely thanks the doctors, nurses and numerous care-givers for their kindness and excellent care at the King George and at Riverview for the past 51 years. A very special thanks to Doris Loewen for her constant care and special friendship to Hugh and family. God bless you for your devotion - we love you. Also thanks to Chaplain Kurt Schwartz at Riverview for his pastoral care. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made in Hughs memory to Riverview Health Centre, 1 Morley Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4. Beloved Brother You suffered much in silence, Your spirit did not bend, You faced your pain with courage, Until the very end. Our hearts still ache with sadness, And secret tears will flow, For what it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Peace be yours dear Hugh Its sweet to breathe your name, As in life we loved you, So in death we do the same. "Rest Peacefully" Gordon, Rose and family Arrangements entrusted to: CHAPEL LAWN FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY AND CREMATORIUM 885-9715 Family and friends are invited to sign the Book of Condolence at www.chapellawn.mb.ca

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 03, 2004