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Malcolm "Yogi" Perry

FUNERAL HOME

Benner Funeral Service

1105 Benner Road

Fort Erie, Ontario

Malcolm Perry Obituary

Malcolm "Yogi" Perry passed away at the Greater Niagara General Hospital on July 23, 2022, at the age of 78. Loving husband of Patricia. Sadly, missed by children William (Chris) Draper, Dennis (Pattie) Draper, Laurie (David) St. John and David (Andrea) Draper. Cherished memories are left with his eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Also survived by his sister Valerie Bennett, brother Quentin (Sue) Perry, and a supportive extended family that includes Cheri Draper, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Steven Perry. Yogi retired from General Motors. An active minor hockey referee in St. Catharines for many years, proudly keeping the game fair and safe for generations of players. He would often talk about officiating Wayne Gretzky and many other future starts of the game when they were young. Yogi proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy. Aside from being the heavyweight Judo Champion of Canada, he was also an avid fisherman. A memorial mass will be celebrated at a day and time to be announced in the next few weeks. Please consult the Funeral Home website, www.bennerfuneralservices.ca , for information. If so desired, donations to the Diabetes Association would be appreciated by his family. Benner Funeral Services, 1105 Benner Ave., Fort Erie entrusted with arrangements.

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Published by St. Catharines Standard on Jul. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Malcolm Perry

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Allison Cronkwright

August 14, 2022

Pat, you may not know me by name. You may know me as Alli, one of Malcom´s Nurses from day one at GNG until his passing. Whether he was teasing me "HEY BLONDIE!!!!" or in the later days I held his hand during times of fear and worry... Malcolm always made my shift so much better. I was blessed to be able to get to know him, and share many many laughs. The love you two shared was so palpable. He spoke of you with such a bright smile and missed you when you were not there. To Malcolm´s family and friends I am so sorry for your loss. I knew him only in his last couple of months of life, but it was full of stories, adversity and fierce strength. He fought for everyday to be with you Pat. Sending hugs and my condolences Allison "BLONDIE" Cronkwright.

Shelley Nodwell

July 30, 2022

Will miss you and your sense of humour. I´m sure there´s a lot of laughter and good times being had where you are.RIP Yogi

Bobby McLaren

July 29, 2022

RIP Big Guy!!....The one and only!!...God Bless!!

Bob Kennedy

July 26, 2022

My sincere condolences to the Perry family. I first met Yogi when he and I were refereeing minor hockey in St. Catharines. I particularly enjoyed officiating with him. He was completely dedicated to improving the quality of minor hockey by his actions. He was a fun loving individual who everyone loved to be around. He will be missed. May he rest in peace

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George and Jenn Hulme

July 26, 2022

RIP Yogi.
You were one of a kind.

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