89, of Hammonds Plains, passed away at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital in Halifax on Monday, February 26 2018.  Joseph was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec, March 11 1928 to the late Emma (Bernier) and Fernand Perron. 

He is survived by Dorothy (Green),  his wife of 62 years; daughters Denise Perron-Green, Grand Manan, Lisa (Rick) Ramsay, Upper Tantallon, daughter-in-law Rhonda Perron, Kensington, PE; grandchildren Nathan Perron, Patrick (Ashley) Green, Sadie Perron, Diana Green, Joey Ramsay and Julie Ramsay.  Joe was predeceased by son Michael Perron, Kensington, PE, grandson Wilbur Jr.; his sister Fernande LeBlanc and brother Marcel Perron.

In Joe’s youth he was a gifted athlete, competing in high diving, semi-pro baseball and hockey, football, and gymnastics.   He became an excellent golfer representing PEI on the senior golf team for several years.  He served as a Physical Training Instructor in the Royal Canadian Navy for 23 years, coaching football, handball, water polo, hockey and gymnastics to young military recruits.  After leaving the military, Joe worked as the Summerside Golf Club’s Grounds Superintendent.  After retiring, Joe became an avid artist creating paintings, woodcarvings and pencil sketches while continuing his passion for the game of golf. 

For 65 years Dot and Joe were in love.  They golfed together, entertained often, traveled; they did everything together.  Dot credits Joe’s love and support throughout the years for making her the woman she is today. 

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff of 3West Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital for their dedication to dad’s care over the past nine months.

A service for the family will be held on Friday, March 2nd at T.K. Barnard Funeral Home with a public reception with refreshments at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Calais Branch 162, 45 Sackville Cross Road, Lower Sackville.  Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.