Obituary of John Joseph Perfect, New Waterford

It is with great sadness that we the family announce the passing of John Joseph Perfect age 69. John Joe passed away Saturday February 25, 2017. Born in New Waterford he was the son of the late John Joseph (Grampy) and Hester Gouthro (Granny-Bear) Perfect. John Joe lived a full life; through good times and bad, he always remained true to himself, his family and his friends. He always took care of others and helped as much as he could with never a complaint or a second thought. His laughter filled the air and one couldn’t help but love his smile and feel the worries of the world slip away after his visit. As his sons, we can say thank you Dad for guiding us into manhood as responsible, loving, respectful men and we love you for that Dad. As his daughter, what more could a girl ask for; I was the love he had to admire from afar, but when I found him, both of our lives were complete. He was my rock, my friend, my children’s granddad and most of all, he was my Dad, and I love him for that. As his grandchildren, we were his world; he loved us from the second we were born until the day he left us. We will always love you Pappa, your soul lives on in us forever. Fly high dad, pappa, friend; may you rest in peace and through the grace of God, may you spend eternity with your family that have already passed, especially your little girl and our sister Lisa Anastasia Perfect whom you lost to soon as a loving father. We will miss you more than words can say. John Joe is survived by Lina Perfect, mother of his sons Joseph and Troy Perfect, as well as his daughter Dianne Hicks; grandchildren Kyle, Mitchell and Julia Hicks; Alyssa Perfect and Ethan Sharpe. He will also be sadly missed by brothers Gerard, Timmy (Evelyn); sisters Elizabeth Cameron, Rose (Leo) Poirrier; sister in-law Theresa Perfect, 17 nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his daughter Lisa Anastasia in infancy, brother Danny, sister Joyce (Billy) MacLellan and brother in-law Danny Cameron. At this time we would like to give a very special thank you to Malcolm Woodland who was always there for his uncle John Joe and to his friends who came to visit him in his time of need which always brought a smile to his face and joy to his heart. Visitation for John Joe will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9PM, in the V.J.McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. The Funeral Service officiated by Deacon Leo Penny will be celebrated 11AM Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be at a later date in St. James Cemetery, Gardiner Mines. Online condolences to the family can be expressed at www.vjmcgillivray.ca