After a short and remarkably courageous journey with aggressive brain cancer, Wayne Bennett Perry aged 65 years, passed peacefully surrounded by family.  Residing in Montague PEI, Wayne was married for 44 years to his best friend and love of his life Audrey Perry (nee Gauthier).  Adored father of Nikita (Jesse) Norcott, and Noah.  Devoted Grampie and hero to his cherished grandchildren,  Peter, Eddie, Alec and Maggie-Jane.  Special uncle to Jeff MacLennan and Stephen Campbell.  

Born on February 27th, 1960 to Firmin (Frank) and Alice, Wayne was the cherished baby of the family.  Wayne took immense pride in making a living fishing lobster in Souris, PEI.  He enjoyed his summers "swinging clubs" on the golf course with his best buddies, who witnessed his glory while sinking a hole-in-one at Brudenell.  Wayne was a friend and a confidant to many, with his quick wit and valued advice.  Although not much for travelling, Wayne dedicated much time to making his grandkids' dreams come true with trips to Montreal to see his beloved Habs - where he discretely coerced them to be avid fans themselves.  

Wayne's greatest joy in life was being a Grampie.  Nothing made him happier than his time spent with and for his grandkids.  From giving lawnmower drives, to spending countless hours perfecting the "ODR", Grampie showered his grandkids with love and support.  If you needed to find him he was probably sitting back row, center ice, sharing fries and gravy while cheering for one of the kid's hockey teams. 

Along with his wife, children and grandchildren,  left to mourn are his siblings, Joan (Kenny) MacDonald, Linda (George) Campbell, Gordon (Marlene), David (Vera), and Anne MacLennan.  Brothers and sisters-in-law, Randy (Bonnie) Gauthier, Don (Wendy) Gauthier, Alan Gauthier, Judy Gauthier (Lorne MacSween),  Ann Perry and Wendy Arbing, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

Predeceased by his parents, Frank and Alice Perry, parents-in-law Rita and Eddie Gauthier, brothers Rex Earle, Gerard, and Arthur, brothers-in-law Wayne MacLennan and John Campbell, and special nephew David Gauthier.  

No public visitation by personal request.  Funeral celebration to be held Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 11:00 am, with interment to follow in the church cemetery.  If so desired, donations can be made in Wayne's name to the Souris MacIntyre House.