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Draft:Roy Perry (Dentist)

Early life and education
- born in Chatham, and lived on a farm

- then moved with family at the age of 2 to Windsor, Ontario

- lost his father at a young age

- he was noted to be an excellent athlete during his time attending Windsor schools

- was involved in many sport such as football, baseball, basketball, and track and field while attending Patterson Collegiate College in Windsor

- while he played on the team, the school basketball team won the provincial championships

- attended Meharry University where he graduated from Dental School

- then attended the University of Toronto, where he earned his doctor of dental surgery

- after graduation he returned to Windsor and there was a practicing dentist for 30 years

Political career
- 1949 elected alderman for Ward 3

- in his role as an elected official Dr. Perry secured provincial and federal funding to redevelop areas of the city. Redevelopment included beautifying the waterfront by removing old railway tracks. He also improved recreational opportunities for youth, in an attempt to prevent juvenile delinquency.

- 1956 became a member of Windsor's governing Board of Control, making Dr. Perry one of the first Black Canadians to obtain this position in Windsor

- 1958 - ran for mayor but lost the election. His platform focused on redeveloping certain areas of the city, diversifying industries, increasing employment.

- newspapers noted during the election year that his campaign was unlikely to succeed, though they argued that race did not play a factor in the election

- 1964 - re-elected as alderman

- sought the liberal party seat for the provincial riding of Windsor-Sandwich

Community involvement and annual skating party
- together with his wife, Dr. Perry hosted an annual skating party, beginning in 1949. in February 1955 around 2000 children attended at the Windsor Arena. Dr. Perry would also host parties at his home during Christmas, providing 200 children with gifts from Santa Claus

- Dr. Perry was also the first Black Canadian to be a member of the Essex County Dental Associationr. He would eventually become president.

- director of the YMCA

- chairman of the Windsor Board of Health

- founder and first president of Armstead Athletic Club which helped students obtain scholarships and grants

Legacy and awards
The redevelopment plan for downtown Windsor has been attributed to Dr. Perry, including the McDougall Street Corridor. This plan included development of low income housing, including an 80 unit apartment building named after Dr. Perry. He was also named Citizen of the Year by the Windsor Citizen club in 1970, in recognition of Dr. Perry's work with underprivileged youth. During Canda's centennial, Dr. Perry received a trophy for outstanding contributions to the country, presented by Queen Elizabeth II

Personal life
- married to Charlotte Bronte Perry

- died in October 26 1972