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JEANNE PERRY Obituary

PERRY, Jeanne (MacKenzie) Jeanne MacKenzie Perry passed away peacefully on March 27, 2015 at the age of 85. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Gertrude MacKenzie of Arlington, MA. Jeanne grew up in Arlington, she married William J. Perry on October 11, 1952. Her husband predeceased her in 2004. Jeanne remained in their home in Lexington, MA where she and her husband raised 4 children. Jeanne worked as an Executive Secretary at Arlington Storage Warehouse in Arlington, MA and Frost Co. in Woburn for many years. She and her husband and family spent many summers in Hampton, NH. Jeanne's family was paramount in her life, she particulary delighted in her grandchildren's lives. Jeanne loved playing bridge with friends. Jeanne's strong faith never faltered throughout her life. Jeanne is survived by her sister Ella Francis of Scituate, her 4 children and their spouses, Stephen Perry and Cindy Martin of Hampton, NH, Nancy Perry-Sheridan and Richard Sheridan of Cardiff-By-The-Sea, CA, Richard Perry and Lawana Kimpling Perry of Gotha, FL and David Perry and Mary Conley of San Francisco, CA. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brigid's Church, 2001 Mass. Ave., Lexington, on Wed., April 1 at 11am. Visitation prior to the Mass at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, from 9am-10:30am. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to Smile Train, PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231. Burial at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2015.
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Auntie Jeanne was always very kind to me...she is missed. Catherine

March 10, 2016

Stephen, Nancy, Richard and David and families, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.

Cheryl Perry

July 16, 2015

Richard,...Have been thinking of you this week. We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you, Lawana, Dalton, Dalainee and the rest of your family. ...Joe & Chesta

April 3, 2015

Stephen, Nancy, Richard, and David and your families,
Condolences on the loss of your mom. She was a stalwart in Liberty Heights. Many great memories of our shared childhood and your family.

Elaine Sullivan

April 1, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family. I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in our compassionate God who truly cares about us and he is not far off from each one of us. He is the hearer of prayer. Psalm 65:2. -

H W

April 1, 2015

We are sending our love to you all. Aunt Jeanne carried herself with a soft warm smile, and the strength of the Mackenzie spirit. What a wonderful gift we have received having had her in our lives. The Fiore Family

April 1, 2015

With fond thoughts and wonderful memories. Bob and Peggy Francis, and family.

March 30, 2015

Our family remembers happy times with Jeanne in both the east coast but especially during her visits to California. She had really good taste and always sent the most beautiful Christmas card we received. We will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. The Goe Family

March 29, 2015

Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Perry Family.
I have know the Perry family since meeting Nancy in high school over 40 years( how is that possible?)Some of my fondest memories was heading to the Perry house, there was always something going on. Mrs. Perry was kind, welcoming,loved her family and had a
great laugh. Sue Conway Bernstein

March 29, 2015

I shall miss her so much she was a delightful person with so much courage and a won derful attitute may she rest in peace, Fran

March 28, 2015

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2001 Mass. Ave., Lexington, MA

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