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Roy Perry was born in Chatham and came to Windsor
at the age of two. He graduated from Patterson Collegiate and then
earned is Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of
Toronto. Dr. Perry practiced dentistry for 30 years in Windsor.
Dr Perry also served the community in |
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Annual Ice Carnival
Courtesy of the Windsor Star 10/02/1955
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many other ways. In 1949 he was elected Alderman
for Ward 3. Dr. Perry also served as the Director of the |
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Dental Association, Chairman of the Windsor Board of Health amongst
other important roles. |
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Dr. Roy Perry will always be remembered for his skating
parties. Beginning in 1949 Dr. and Mrs. Perry hosted an annual
Ice Carnival. Pictured below is Dr. Perry with some of the over
2000 children who enjoyed skating at Windsor Arena and winter fun
in February of 1955. Also at Christmas time 200 children from needy
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Dr. Roy Perry
as Santa Claus - clipping from the Windsor Star 22/12/1964
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would receive gifts from ‘Santa’ during
the Perry’s party on their lawn of their home on Riverside
Drive. |
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| In 1970 Dr. Roy Perry was named the Citizen
of the Year by the Windsor Civitan Club for his work with underprivileged
youth. For more information on Dr. Perry
please see the Politics section of this website. |
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