Obituary of Donald Francis Perrett

Donald Francis Perrett

November 11, 1938 – November 21, 2023

Corner Brook, NL

Donald Francis Perrett passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023 at Western Long Term (Palliative Care Unit) with his family by his side, at the age of 85 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years Joyce Perrett (Butt), daughter Denise Mackinnon (Greg), sons: Donald (Amanda), Jason (Kacey); brothers Bill (Mary Jo), John (Dorothy), George (Pat), Eric (Lana); sisters: Doris, Olive (Doug), Joyce (Paul), Christina (Lloyd); sisters-in-law Josephine Perrett, Lida Perrett, Elaine O’Leary, Margie Butt; six granddaughters: Ashley, Sara, Bryana, Keanna, Shaylene, Alyssa; great granddaughter Poppy, grandson Kyle; brothers-in-law Roy Butt, Robert Butt. Donald will also be fondly remembered by a large number of extended family and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Bessie and Thomas Perrett; brother: Ralph, Tom and infant brother Bernard; sister Joan Butt and husband Ray; father and mother -in-law Cyril and Eva Butt; brothers-in-law: Eric Parsons, Reginald Butt, Clyde Butt and John O’Leary.

Don was an auto mechanic for most of his adult like. He loved the outdoors and hunting with his best buddy and brother-in-law Eric Parsons. His Church of St. Mary the Virgin was a big part of his life and he held many offices throughout the years. He was a man of few words and was never heard to complain with all the health issues he had. In his younger years he took flying lessons and loved to fly.

The family would like to thank the Doctors who took care of him over the years. His oncologist Dr. Dawn Armstrong, his cardiologist Dr. Sean Connors, his dermatologist Dr. Joshua Mercer and his family physician Dr. Sheldon Butt. Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at the Palliative Care unit for the compassion and care they give patients and their family.  Heartfelt thanks to his family and neighbours who were always there to lend a helping hand, it was much appreciated. Thank you to his Church family for their prayers and concern. It is time for you to fly again Don.

Friends and family may visit Fillatre’s Funeral Home 218 Curling Street, Thursday from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, November 24, 2023 at 2:00 pm from St. Mary the Virgin Church, Curling Street with Reverend David Taylor officiating, with interment to follow at St. Mary’s the Virgin Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers those wishing to make a donation in memory of Don may give to a charity of their choice.

The funeral service will be live streamed please use the link provided to register for the service. If we experience technical difficulites with the live strream the video will be uploaded after the funeral. https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=9535757b-2fdd-417d-b1e2-f205fffd16eb