Patricia Dolores (Walsh) Perry's Obituary
Patricia Dolores (Walsh) Perry, 85, lifetime resident of Methuen, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 at the Nevins Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Born on May 26, 1934 to the late Patrick J and Gertrude B (Collins) Walsh, she graduated from Searles High School with the Class of 1952.
Pat, who was a generous and selfless soul, was a devout lifelong Catholic, living by the principles of her faith and her spirituality. She was a communicant for Saint Monica’s Parish for many years and was also a member of the Padre Pio Society. While the love of her life was home on military leave, they were married in 1952 at a simple ceremony at the Assumption Church followed by a reception at the Red Tavern. Pat worked for many years as an administrator. Her career path started with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, then Arbor Real Estate and finally with Pediatric Professionals Inc.
As the beloved matriarch of her family, she was affectionately known as “Edgy Nana” to her grandchildren. She enjoyed many of life’s simple pleasures; spending time with her family in Wells, ME, shopping and enjoying the company of her close circle of friends as well as a good cup of tea. Pat touched many lives and will fondly be loved, cherished, and missed.
Pat is survived by her two cherished sons; Neil P. Perry and William L. Perry & his partner John A. Hadley, all of Methuen. She was the proud grandmother to her four beloved grandchildren; Colin P. Perry and his wife Janelle of Everett, Kayla M. Perry, Matthew P. Perry and Sean M. Perry, all of Methuen. Pat is also survived by several nieces and nephews locally, as well as others in North Carolina and Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Billy M. Perry with who she celebrated over fifty years of marriage until his passing in January, 1996 and her son Steven P. Perry in 1983. Patricia was also predeceased by her three siblings; her sister Dorothy M. Ingalls, her sister Gertrude V. MacDougall, and her brother Leo E. Walsh.
Visitation for Patricia will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 4 – 8 PM at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Friends and family are cordially invited to attend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 12, 2020 11 AM at Saint Monica’s Parish, 212 Lawrence Street, Methuen. Interment to follow at Elmwood Cemetery, 130 North Lowell Street, Methuen. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patricia’s memory to the Nevin’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre Transitional Care Unit, 10 Ingalls Court, Methuen, MA 01844. The entire Perry family extends their deepest appreciation to all the caregivers at Nevin’s Nursing and Rehabilitation who provided her with outstanding care these last few months. The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is proud to serve the Perry family.
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