Melvin Perry

For the American politician born Melvin Perry, see M. W. Perry.
The Hon.
Melvin Perry (Poirier)
Senator for Prince Edward Island
In office
11 August 1999 – 23 August 2000
Appointed by Jean Chrétien
Personal details
Born (1925-08-23)23 August 1925
St-Edward, Prince Edward Island
Died 25 January 2002(2002-01-25) (aged 76)
Political party Liberal

Melvin Perry (Poirier) (23 August 1925 – 25 January 2002) was a Canadian politician. He also went by the name Perry Poirier.

Born in St. Edward, Prince Edward Island, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1952 from the University of St. Joseph's College. He was a teacher for 34 years including 15 years as a Principal. He retired from teaching in 1987.

In 1999, he was appointed by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien to the Canadian Senate, representing the senatorial division of Prince Edward Island. He was the first Acadian appointed from Prince Edward Island since Joseph-Octave Arsenault was appointed in 1895, he served a little less than a year until he retired at the age of 75.

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