OBITUARY: (MIDDLEBORO)

            Raymond J Perry, aged 71 years, longtime resident of Middleboro, died on Sun. February 6, 2011, at Morton Hospital , Taunton . Born in Boston , he was the son of the late Stanley and Florence (Grace) Perry. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He had worked for the labor unions in Taunton and Brockton . He was a member of Sacred Heart Church , Middleboro. He was a member of the Mitchell Memorial Club, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2188. In his early years, he enjoyed coaching football for the Mitchell Memorial Club. He also enjoyed NASCAR, playing cards, shuffle board, playing pool, and camping. Survivors include his longtime companion, Vivian Wainwright of Middleboro, a son; Timothy Perry of Middleboro, two daughters; Juliana Norris of Middleboro, Tamra DeMoranville of FL, two brothers; Stanley Perry and Joseph Perry, both of CA, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. He was father of the late Darren Perry, and brother of the late William, James, Lawrence, and Donald Perry. Visiting hours will be held on Sun. Feb. 13th from 2-4 & 6-8 pm in the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak St. Middleboro, with a service to be held on Mon. at 10 am. Burial will take place in the Massachusetts National Cemetery , Bourne on Mon. at 11:30 am.

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