Perry, Brenda Christine age 56 of Chester Basin passed away August 21, 2019 at the South Shore Regional Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia she was the daughter of the late Ann Chiasson. Brenda was employed for over thirty years with Sobeys Inc. in many different roles most recently working at the Penhorn Mall location in Dartmouth.
Brenda enjoyed travelling to different places where there was lots of sun, sand and warmth with Siesta Key Beach being one of her favorite places to spend time walking the beach and swimming in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico. She also enjoyed many summer days on Shaw Island spending time listening to music, watching the sunsets and floating in her kayak on the waters of Chester Basin.
Brenda was a wonderful and caring mother who always ensured that family came first. She instilled in all of her family members the importance of kindness, generosity and honesty. She will be truly missed by all those who knew her especially her grandson, Mateo.
Survived by her loving husband and best friend, Tim Perry; son, Brandon (Andrea Hatfield) MacDonald, St. John’s, two bonus daughters, Ashlee Perry, Ottawa, Amanda (Yoyo) Reyes, Timberlea; sister, Debby (Dennis) Proudfoot, Halifax; brother, David (Jeanna McAvoy) Kokocki, Lower Sackville.
Funeral service to be held on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00 am in the J.A. Snow Funeral Home with private family burial following. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the VON.
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Harris, Dr. Gowan, Dr. McNally all the incredible and compassionate nursing staff of the fourth floor of the South Shore Regional Hospital and to the Victorian Order of Nurses for their care of Brenda during her illness.
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