SWANVILLE – Paul Perry Sr., 79, a devoted husband and beloved father, passed away peacefully May 15, 2011, with family by his side. He was born Nov. 6, 1931, in Appleton, the son of Robert Perry and Clarissa Gould.
Paul proudly served in the Navy overseas during the Korean War. Paul was a master mason. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman.
He was predeceased by his father, Robert Perry; mother, Clarissa Gould; and brother, William Gould. Paul is survived by his wife of 57 years, June Perry; his children, Paul Perry Jr. and wife, Stephanie, of Jefferson, Tim Perry and wife, June, of Bath; eight grandchildren, Jamie Perry, Danielle Ladd, Duska Martovich, Nicolas Perry, Chelsea Perry, Dylan Perry, Emily Perry and Stephen Perry; four great-grandchildren; his siblings and their spouses, Patricia McLean and Kenneth, David Perry and Bobby, Doug Perry and Dotty, Charlie Gould and Brenda, Terry Gould, Peter Gould and Gene, and Cindy White and Bill.
Family and friends are invited to a memorial gathering 9:30-11:30 a.m. with a formal service 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Online condolences may be offered to the family at
www.ripostafh.com.