Dorothy Kathleen Perry

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Dorothy Perry, age 102. She died peacefully in her cheerful lakeside apartment, after a challenging year of coping with ailments related to old age. Dorothy is predeceased by her husband of 58 years, David Perry, her son, Bill and grandson, Robert. She is survived by 5 of her children, Connie (Marvin), Nancey (John), Susan (Cecil), Dan (Brenda) and Karyl (Bill); by 6 of her grandchildren, Philip, Teresa, David, Amy, Jennifer and Dustin; by 11 greatgrandchildren, Connor, Sebastien, Calvin, Dameon, Makenzie, Karsyn, Chelsea, Rayah, Samantha, Brittany and Daniel. Born in Toronto, shortly after World War 1, Dorothy lived through the Great Depression, the invention of talking movies, World War 2, and the invention of the Internet. After studying the Bible for 2 years, at the age of 25, Dorothy, along with Dave, was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in January, 1949. The logical explanation of our loving Creator Jehovah God, his purpose for the earth and humans, along with Bible principles for good living, really appealed to her. After World War 2, Dave and Dorothy moved from Toronto to Brantford Ontario, where they raised their 6 children. Then, in 1975, Dorothy (age 50), Dave and Karyl moved to Perth Ontario. In 2012, Dorothy (age 88) moved to Nova Scotia. Dorothy’s hospitality, her sense of style, her spiritual interests,her cooking skills and artistic flair kept her life interesting. She loved dogs and everything waterrelated. She loved her summers at her cottage on Christie Lake, Ontario, the location of many memorable family events over the decades. Dorothy taught all of her children how to water-ski. Dorothy will always be known for her happiness, positivity and optimism. She was fascinated by creation and loved seeing the fine details that were often missed by others. Dorothy had a reputation for always opening her immaculate and busy home to host circuit overseers, meetings, baby showers, wedding showers, and card parties. She had a flair for fancy sandwiches, squares and pies. Her home was filled with music, beautiful crystal and porcelain ornaments, with no indication that the house was filled with children. Dorothy was loyal to her family and friends. She had a rare perspective on life. She was determined to focus on her beautiful future of “living forever” on a paradise earth, where she will soon “leap like a deer”, as promised in the Bible at Isaiah 35:5,6 and Psalm 37:29. Dorothy provided a fine lesson in aging gracefully. She did this by being modest, balanced, positive, generous, friendly, thankful, and by always being curious and excited to learn new things. She walked every day – even when she was 101. Dorothy read the Bible from cover to cover over 50 times during her lifetime. Bible reading molded her personality and made her the person that she is. She loved sharing these principles with others. She loved her children and her grand-children. Her heart’s desire was for them to be happy like her. We would like to thank Dorothy’s doctor, Dr. Nancy Robertson, the professionals with Nova Scotia Health; Megan, Haley, Breanne and Patrick, and Dorothy’s caregivers; in particular, Alish, Amanda, Emmy, Mandy and Betty, for their exceptional care and personal interest. We would also like to thank the Sackville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Dorothy’s family invites you to commemorate her life on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2:00pm Atlantic. Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 77 Beaver Bank Road, Lower Sackville, NS On ZOOM Meeting ID: 591-632-853 Password: 1025

Dorothy Kathleen Perry

November 23, 1923 - June 6, 2026