Perry Dean Carrigan
1971-2019
CARRIGAN, Perry Dean –
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Perry Carrigan
on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, in St. Martha’s Regional
Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Antigonish on January 28, 1971, Perry was the son of
Doris and Ansel « Sonnie » Carrigan of Port Hastings. Besides
his parents, he is survived by his wife and soul mate, Donna and
daughter, Jessica (Jason), his pride and joy; siblings, Dawn (Rodney),
Ottawa; Roger, Creignish Rear; Dale (Sherry), Stellarton; nephews,
Evan (Amanda), Tyler (Jillian); nieces, Amber, Chelsea and Ciarra;
precious grandnephew, Caden and adorable grandniece,
Rose.
Also left to mourn are many extended family members, which
include Perry’s in-laws, Paula (Alex), Gerard (Terri), Mary
(Shawn), Malcolm, Donald (Tanya), nephew, Brennan and niece,
Brooke.
Perry battled cancer for 7 ½ years with courage,
strength, never complaining and living each day to the fullest. His
motto was « it is what it is », never letting his sickness
define him. Perry was determined to keep fighting to watch his
daughter Jessica receive her BSC Nursing Degree, he was a proud
father.
Perry was a true lover of snowmobiling and was a member of
Cape Clear Snowmobile Club. Prior to his illness, he enjoyed
snowmobile racing and sported many trophies over the years. Always
with an Arctic Cat. Perry made many friends snowmobiling and held his
snowmobile family close to his heart.
Perry was a dedicated employee of Eastlink for 27 years,
which he took pride in his job. He looked forward to going to work
each day.
Special thanks to all medical professionals from Port
Hawkesbury to Halifax, who provided exceptional care for Perry during
his battle with cancer.
Visitation will be held Sunday, December 1, from 2-4 and 6-8
p.m. in Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Funeral mass
will be 1:30 p.m. Monday from St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Port
Hawkesbury with Father Conrad Edwards officiating. Family flowers only
please. Memorial donations can be made to the Palliative Care Unit of
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Words of comfort
may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Perry Dean Carrigan 19712019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia