Edward Perry

It was a regular travel day for Edward and Robin. Weeks prior, Edward planned a weekend birthday for Robin - a jaunt to Madrid, a city they were both fond of visiting often. Robin’s birthday was spent by going to their usual bakeries, coffee shops, ice cream shoppes, and walked along Gran Via, and a quick visit to the Prado Museum. Edward taught his class and then it was a regular quiet birthday dinner. They had an early day and as they headed to the local train on that October 20th at 8:30am, they checked their emails like usual then suddenly Edward dropped his phone and his head slumped in Robin’s arms. Moments later, he was gone.

Born in Connecticut, USA as an only child to Fred and Gabriella, Edward was a studious and curious child. He loved to read, he was a local Spelling Bee champion, and living in different cities when he grew up enveloped his imagination. He went to university for a double BA degree in Germany and Spain, being fluent in both languages. Then he joined the Lufthansa crew and explored the planet. He would always regale Robin with fond memories of the exotic cities he’d travel to from the time he met him in 1992.

Together they continued exploring the world, expanding their minds through academia having completed an MBA and finishing an MACP and EdD, and created a home that was filled with thousands of books, countless business ideas, and bountiful plans for each five year increments of their life together punctuated by the wedding renewal of their vows at each five-year mark. They co-created university textbooks, spoke at conferences together, written peer-reviewed articles and garnered research grants with intention to share their insights to others. Their life together was intertwined and interwoven, as it was destined to be with that first realization that Edward’s dad’s birthday was the same day as Robin’s mom’s birthday, and Edward’s mom’s birthday was the same as Robin’s dad’s birthday.

You meet Edward as a quiet presence. He observed first then responded with succinct and exacting words geared for the relationship he intended to have; having a keen understanding of the human behaviour. He laughed and shared anecdotes through the eyes of an ever-curious child. He was a teddy bear to some and a force to reckon with to others. His smile embraced you with complete acceptance, and his embrace was complete assurance that you’ve made a loyal friend.

Edward is survived by his husband of 32 years, Robin, and his dad, Fred. His extended family includes Edith Malaiba, Katrina and Bryan Rivas with Ace and Alfie, and Imelda Ugalde. His chosen family includes Suzanna Dowidat, Adam Odell, Thomas Joseph, Randall Bridges, Keith Crawford, Jeffrey Keefer, Michael Storrings, Craig Sotnik, Scott Vanholst, Joe Morrison, Yann Maury, Rob Hopkins, Tony Barone and extended to his friends in the Middle East, Latin America, India, and Europe.

Viewing, evening service, and eulogies will be held on October 30, 2024, from 4:00 PM-9:00 PM at Rosar-Morrison Funeral Home and Chapel, 467 Sherbourne St, Toronto, ON. Evening prayers and eulogies from 5-7pm. Funeral service will be held in the Rosar-Morrison Chapel on October 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by burial at St. James Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the “Edward Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund.” https://gofund.me/2d82d955 additional information can be found at EdwardPerry.ca

Edward’s kindness, wisdom, and passion for continuous learning will be deeply missed by all who knew him.