In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann “Sally” Perry

1945-2023

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, Patricia Ann “Sally” Perry, age 78, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Chatham, New Brunswick on January 30, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Dwyer) Holland. Sally was a very active person who enjoyed bowling, women’s league darts and club pogo. She had a very kind heart and often showed hospitality to help others in need.

She is survived by her loving children: Cynthia Perry and Deborah Rogers; her grandchildren: Terilyn, Lindsey, Travis, and Adam; her great-grandchildren, Christopher and Freya; siblings: Donna Holland, Keith (Idah) Holland, Brenda Watling, Helen Pauls, and Diane Wilson. She is also survived by son-in-law, Paul Rogers; and sisters-in-law: Dawn Holland and Shirley MacDonald.

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill) “Bunny” Perry; step-mother, Marion Holland; brothers: Blaine Holland, Freddy Holland, and Vernon MacDonald; son-in-law Hughie Drake; and brother-in-law, Gerald Watling. 

Special thank you to Keith and Bruce MacGuire, and John and Madeline Brewer for their on-going support and friendship. A special thank you is extended to the doctors and nurses at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital 4B and the An Cala Palliative Care Unit. The family want to express their appreciation to Dr. Khalid Hussain for his care and support for Patricia and her family.

Cremation has taken place and a private burial service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made in memory of Patricia to the An Cala Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Haley Street, North Sydney. Arrangements are under the care and direction of W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney. Online condolences may be sent to the family by leaving a message on the tribute wall of the obituary at www.wjdooley.com.