Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

James Douglas "Douglas" Perry

Male 1914 - 2004  (90 years)


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  • Name James Douglas "Douglas" Perry 
    Born 1914  Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-171911 
    Died 17 Jan 2004  Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I171911  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family 1 Florence Donella McRae,   b. 19 Jun 1910, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jun 1984, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Married 1 Jun 1938  South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F49891  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary Ezeata Towns,   b. 1915, , Peterborough Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Sep 1997, Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F248041  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • PERRY, Douglas

      At Brantford General Hospital, on Saturday, January 17, 2004, James Douglas Perry, formerly of R2, Paris, in his 90th year. Dear husband of the late Florence McRae and the late Mary Willman. Beloved father of Mac and Marelene of R2, Paris, Joyce and Bill Beemer of Stoney Creek, Pat and Joe Jarvis of Ripley, Ray and Karen of Drumbo, Betty and Bob Bowman of Calgary, Alberta, George and Gloria of Richwood and Linda and Don Davidson of RR3, Ayr. Loved grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 16. Dear brother of Robert and Mary of RR2, Paris. Predeceased by grandchildren, Lisa and Michael and by sister, Jean (Schmidt) Seymour. Doug farmed his entire life at RR2, Paris. He was a former longtime and active member of Knox United Church, Ayr and presently a member of Calvary Church, Ayr. Doug was an avid woodworker and shared his talent with many. Funeral service will be held at Calvary Church, 173 Northumberland Street, Ayr, on Monday, January 19 (today), at 10 a.m., Pastor Pat Murphy officiating. Spring interment in Ayr Cemetery.

      The Record Newspaper 19 Jan 2004 pg B7


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      Douglas Perry - Former RR 2, Paris resident James Douglas Perry, died at the Brantford General Hospital on Saturday, January 17, 2004. He was in his 90th year. Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, he was son of the late Emma Schlimme and William Rankin Perry. Doug farmed his entire life at RR 2, Paris. He was a former long-time and active member of Knox United Church, Ayr and presently a member of Calvary Church, Ayr. Doug was an avid woodworker and shared his talent with many. He was predeceased by his wives, the late Florence McRae and the late Mary Willman. He is survived by his children, Mac and Marelene of RR 2, Paris, Joyce and Bill Beamer of Stoney Creek, Pat and Joe Jarvis of Ripley, Ray and Karen of Drumbo, Betty and Bob Bowman of Calgary, Alberta, George and Gloria of Richwood and Linda and Don Davidson of RR 3, Ayr; 20 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and by his brother, Robert and Mary of RR 2, Paris. In addition to his parents and wives he was predeceased by grandchildren Lisa and Michael and by sister, Jean (Schmidt) Seymour. Funeral service was held at Calvary Church on Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. Pastor Pat Murphy officiated. Spring interment will be in Ayr Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Ayr Chapel, Wm. Kipp Funeral Home.

      The Ayr News Jan 21 2004 pg 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Perry/ wife/ Florence/ Donella/ McRae/ 1910 - 1984/ Husband/ James/ Douglas/ 1914 - / Lovingly Remembered

    2. [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link .
      Perry/ wife/ Florence/ Donella/ McRae/ 1910 - 1984/ Husband/ James/ Douglas/ 1914 - / Lovingly Remembered

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1914 - Regina, , Saskatchewan, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Jun 1938 - South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 17 Jan 2004 - Brantford, Brant Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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