Obituaries

Percy Gordon Hood (Perce)
April 15 1932 - March 15 2024

Our Dad, Percy passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Born to Elizabeth & William Hood in Windsor NS, Percy was a loving husband, devoted father, and grandfather. Percy married the love of his life Verna Manson and they raised three children. During his banking career, he and Verna moved around the Maritimes until they settled in Halifax, NS. After a long career Dad finally retired at the age of 79.

Dad was a passionate hockey enthusiast, spending his youth playing hockey and later spending many evenings cheering on his favourite teams. In 1948 Dad was on the Windsor Royals Juvenile Hockey Team which was inducted onto the Birthplace of Hockey Hall of Fame.

An avid golfer in his younger days, he could often be found perfecting his swing on the green. He enjoyed a good game of crib. He had a sharp mind and enjoyed completing crossword puzzles, always using a pen without hesitation. Dad was always quick to joke about life and the state of the world.

Predeceased by his wife Verna and daughter Dawn Lee Tufts.

Survived by daughter Cheryl Hornsby (Donald Hornsby), son Michael Hood (Kaylee Wallage), son-in-law Jimmy Tufts, Grandsons Jeffrey Liberatore & Steven Hood, Granddaughters, Kenzie Hood, Jessica & Delaney Wallage and a host of other relatives and friends who will dearly miss him.

Dad will be fondly remembered for his kindness and unwavering love for his family. Donations to honour Percy’s life can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. At the request of our father, no service will be held.