William James Perrie

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The family of the Rev. James “Jim” George Perrie of Kerwood announce his passing on Monday, April 3, 2023 in his 88th year.

Beloved husband of Marion Ruth (Heaslip) for almost 50 years.

Loving father of Linda & Bill Catchpole of Arkona, and Paul Perrie.

Cherished brother of the late Donald Perrie of Brussels (Brenda & Family).

Reverend James George Perrie was born in Grey Twp. near Cranbrook, Ontario, and grew up on the family farm. After completing grade xii at Seaforth District Highschool he taught public school at U.S.S, #9, Mornington and Elma, Perth County, for two years. During this time, he was called to the Christian Ministry and after completing Bachelor of Arts at Waterloo Lutheran, he attended Knox College, Toronto and was ordained on May 5, 1964, at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels, by the Presbytery of Huron Maitland, to the pastoral ministry of the Presbyterian Church of Canada. He served in rural and small town congregations in Alberta at Killam and Galahad and in Ontario: the Beechwood pastoral charge, near Strathroy, Shakespeare and North Easthope; North Pelham and Rockway, in the Presbytery of Niagara, and retired from Geneva Presbyterian Church, Chesley, and now resides at Kerwood, Ontario. Jim was elected to two year term on the Perth County Board of Education 1981-1982. He also enjoyed being Clerk of Presbyteries of Sarnia and Stratford-Huron.

Resting at Gilpin Funeral Chapel in Parkhill for visitation on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Oakridge Presbyterian Church, 970 Oxford St W, London, ON.

Interment at Brussels Cemetery, 84227 Brussels Line in Brussels.