Obituary of Gregory Perry: Petty Officer Perry 2nd Class

Gregory William Perry, 72, of Oromocto, NB, after battling heart, stroke and diabetes for several years, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020, with his loving wife, Gloria and his daughter, Lisa, by his side. He was born in Shag Harbour, NS, and resided at Pine Grove Nursing Home, Fredericton, NB. He is survived by his wife Gloria; daughter Lisa VanOord (Joas) and her children Anishka, Oliver, Cynthia, Amelia all of Springfield, NB; sons Jason Perry and his daughter Hayley, both of Halifax, NS, Corey Perry as well as Shawn Biggs (Cindy) and their son Stevan Keating and his children Evan, Lucas and Kyra Keating all from New Minas, NS; granddaughter Sunny Biggs of BC; sister Mona Flemming of New Minas, NS, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Geraldine Blades of Shag Harbour, NS; sister Janet Waybret and son Douglas Biggs of BC. After high school, Greg started off as a lobster fisherman in Shag Harbour, NS. He then joined the Navy to see the world. Greg retired in 1993 in Ottawa, ON, as a Petty Officer 2nd Class after spending 27 years in the RCN. He got to sail on many ships out of Halifax, NS. Also, he was a Prep Chef at the Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS, for a year before becoming a Commissionaire at Camp Aldershot, Kentville, NS & Michelin Tire, Waterville, NS, for the next 13 years. Greg loved to play card games, especially crib tournaments at the Legion. He was even recognized for having a 29 hand. He volunteered at KRRC, Waterville, NS, for 17 years and he was loved by all. Greg had a nickname for many friends, and he was known in the Navy as Hummer Blue because he hummed as he drank Labatts Blue beer. The nurses at Pine Grove called him their "Comedy Relief" because of his sense of humour. He was a real social butterfly and everybody knew him and he knew them. He was predeceased by his dog Brandon, who his wife always said, "Greg loves him more than me!" Greg loved spending time with his family and friends. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life is to be held at the Oromocto Legion, Branch #93, at a later date. Another celebration of life will take place in NS next year. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.