On August 30, 2025, we lost the most kind-hearted, generous, and selfless woman. She passed suddenly but peacefully at London University Hospital. She fought the odds with strong will and courage long enough to know her family was surrounding her with their white light and love. It brought her visible comfort, and she knew it was okay to accept the Angels were calling her home.
Sherry is predeceased by her long time love and common-law spouse Carl Hawley. Her mother and father John & Hilda (nee Whale) Perry, brothers Jim Whale, Wayne Perry, Sherman Perry and Carl Perry; sister Jacqueline Perry and granddaughter Summer Raine Taylor. She is survived by her sisters Brenda Pratt (Jerry) and Janet Perry; by her loving children Kristin Fry (Dave Taylor), Daniel Fry (Meagen Osborne), Tina Alderdice (Bryon) and Nicole Hawley (JL Laprise).
She was a very encouraging and supportive mother. The grandmother that liked to shower her grandkids with surprises and always made sure they had a snack for the road! She was known to be “The FUN Aunt” to many nieces and nephews. She shared a deep connection with her grandson Christopher Taylor as they spent a lot of time together throughout his life. Sherry also cherished a special bond she shared with her best friends, Donna Thompson and Vera Taylor.
Sherry lived most of her life in Dresden and surrounding area and is known in the community. She was a dedicated and hard working employee for most of her life. From the long shifts at the factory to her many years as the friendly face at Clark’s Home Hardware, where she retired early.
In earlier days, she was a long standing member of the Kinsmen & Kinnette Club of Canada. She volunteered much of her time being active in the community and participated in organizing various events, fundraisers and parades for the Club. She loved to give back and was always there to lend a hand.
As life slowed down for Sherry, she focused mainly on spending time with family and making memories with those she loved.
She always loved the holidays. Putting on family dinners for Easter and Thanksgiving. Handing out the best candy bags on Halloween. But Christmas time was always her favorite! She’d make sure everybody had lots to open on Christmas morning, always leaving her own gifts till last. But she always kept with her tradition and gave a special gift on Christmas Eve.
Her and Carl shared a passion for gardening. Together, every year they grew a variety of blooming flowers in their many flowerbeds, which were affectionately plucked and pruned. As well as diligently tending to a large and often impressive vegetable garden! They took great pride in that.
Sherry was known as a protective mother, a fairy grandmother, a strong sister, a fun aunt and a trustworthy friend you can always count on.
In our hearts she will remain. Our memories of her are now sacred visions that will echo on in eternity. Sherry left an imprint on everyone who knew her. She will be cherished, remembered and missed by many. Rest easy until we meet again. XoXo
Family and friends will be received at Badder Funeral Home & Reception, 679 North, Dresden on Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 1-3pm and 6-8pm. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 1-5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 113, Dresden.
