Obituary of Agnes Minnie Perry

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". PERRY - Mrs. Agnes Minnie Perry wife of the late John J. Perry of Yorkton passed away on Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. She was ninety one years of age. Agnes was born on August 2, 1917 in the Pleasantdale district near Melfort Saskatchewan. A daughter of Walter and Amelia nee Fetter Lorenz. Agnes attended grade school until grade eight in Humboldt. She later worked in Saskatoon candling eggs. Agnes was united in marriage to John Perry on December 2, 1940 in Humboldt. After raising her family Agnes later worked at a greenhouse and the Yorkton Co-op in the grocery department. Agnes's church and her faith always played a large role in her life. She was a faithful member of St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton and worked for many years with the Catholic Women's League in many of their activities. Agnes enjoyed many hobbies and social activities. Sewing, needlework, crocheting and gardening on her own. Socializing with her many friends with trips to the casino, bowling or playing cards and cribbage whether just for fun or sometimes very competitively! Agnes enjoyed shopping and loved clothes. She always looked her best wherever she was going. Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Amelia; her husband, John in 1984; one son Dale in 1961; one brother, Jim; two sisters, Irma and Evelyn Lorenz. Agnes leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her three children; two sons, Keith (Josie) Perry of Yorkton and Marvin (Sonia) Perry of White Rock, BC; one daughter, Sandra (Jim) Swan of Canmore, AB; seven grandchildren, Christine (Tim) Bain, Robert Perry, Carmen Perry, Curtis Freeman, Julie Freeman, Angie Freeman and Sharleen (Gary) Nagy; three great grandchildren, Tyler Nagy, Shannon Bain and Aleena Bain; one brother Gordon (Noreen) Lorenz of Shelburne, ON; three sisters, Loretta (Stewart) Jewell , Rita Lorenz both of Peterborough, ON and Bertha Meyers of Whitby, ON; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Prayer Vigil Service was held on Sunday, July 26, 2009 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Reverend Father Basil Chomos officiating. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, July 27, 2009 from St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church in Yorkton with Reverend Father Basil Chomos as the Celebrant. Organist, Katherine Flaman with members of the parish choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns ‘This Alone', ‘Psalm 25', ‘Unless a Grain of Wheat', ‘Here I Am Lord', ‘Song of the Angels' and ‘Sing With All the Saints in Glory'. Members of the Catholic Women's League attended and served as honourary bearers. Interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Keith Perry, Marvin Perry, Jim Swan, Robert Perry, Julie Freeman and Angie Freeman serving as casket bearers. A reception followed in the parish complex and son, Marvin shared a tribute and words of remembrance on behalf of the family. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, July 27th, 2009 10:00am, St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery