Russell Perry (politician), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About Russell Perry (politician)
- Joseph Russell Perry (June 1, 1915 – January 25, 1986) was a civil servant, merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1970 to 1982 as a Liberal. He was born in Palmer Road, Prince Edward Island, the son of William T.
- (Slavin) Perry and Evelyn Poirier.
- He was educated there, in Summerside and at Saint Dunstan's College.
- He married Rosetta Gallant.
- They had seven children: Marina, David, Joanne, Peggy, Betty Ann, Paula and Donnie.
- Perry served in the Canadian Army during World War II.
- After his return, he was a protection officer for the Canadian Department of Fisheries near Tignish for 12 years.
- He moved to Tignish in 1956.
- Later, Perry operated a service station.
- He was deputy speaker from 1976 to 1978 and served as speaker for the provincial assembly from June 1978 to June 1979.
- He died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown at the age of 70.
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