NEWPORT – Kenneth N. Perry, 76, died Oct. 14, 2010, at a Bangor hospital with his family at his side after a heroic battle. He was born Jan. 3, 1934, in Belfast, the son of Kathryn Newcomb and Mervyn Perry. Kenneth was a graduate of Clinton High School, where he was an outstanding athlete in basketball and baseball. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education from the University of Maine, Orono, and his master’s degree from the University of Southern Maine. He married Patricia (Jamieson) Perry, Sept. 11, 1965. After graduating college, he served in the U.S. Army. Kenneth began his teaching career at Milo High School. He also served as principal at Monson High School, Thorton Academy and Georges Valley. In 1967 he established residency in Newport, where he lived the remainder of his life. He ended his career in education as a principal and assistant superintendent at Nokomis Regional High School, Newport. Kenneth was the first principal at Nokomis High School beginning in 1968, retiring in 1991. Kenneth was the president of the Maine Principal’s Association from 1984 to 1985. Kenneth joined Sebasticook Masonic Lodge No. 146 in 1957, where he was a Master Mason. He joined Skowhegan-Madison Elks Lodge No. 2531 in 1982. He was a devoted father and friend and will be remembered as an avid New England sports fan. He enjoyed spending time on the golf course and at his camp on Unity Pond, always wanting his family by his side. He is survived by two daughters, Morgan and husband, Michael Sherrard, of Calais, and Mysti and husband, Bruce Webber, of Etna; a son, Mitchell Perry and girlfriend, Liza Fyrberg, of Newport; five grandchildren, Michael and Megan Sherrard, Kathryn “Katie,” Kourtney and Konnor Webber; sister, Barbara and brother-in-law and best friend, Gordon Keene; and nieces, Pamela and David “Pepsi” Perrault, Patricia and Robert Watson and Jeffrey Keene. He will be remembered by special friends, Milton and Marlene Thompson, Donald and Cheryl King, Rudy Charrier and Lauris Monk. Kenneth was predeceased by his wife of 33 years, Patricia Perry. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Service Center, 34 High St., Newport. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday at Peoples United Methodist Church, Main Street, Newport, with the Rev. Ellen Bridge and Pastor Al Worden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nokomis Sports Boosters, care of Nokomis High School, Williams Road, Newport, ME 04953. To sign an online guest book and leave condolences to the family, please visit www.PhilipBrownFuneralHome.com.
KENNETH N. PERRY
