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Frank Perry Obituary

Frank J. Perry longtime resident of Chelmsford; 78 Chelmsford Frank J. Perry, 78, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, died on Sunday, December 7, 2008 after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Rose A. (Nye) Perry who survives him and resides in Chelmsford. He was born on March 29, 1930 in Cambridge, a son of the late Frank and Beatrice (Perry) Perry. He served in the United States Army, in the Korean War. He had worked for Cuneo Press in Cambridge and later worked for Murray Printing in Westford which became Courier Corp where he retired in 1999. He was an avid Patriots fan, enjoyed telling stories of the past, loved to joke and loved the Ocean. He was a true family man, always putting his family first and enjoyed spending time with them. In addition to his loving wife he is survived by a son, David F. Perry and his wife Leah of Chelmsford; four step sons, Robert Welbrenner and his wife Karen of Worcester, Mark Welbrenner and his wife Jennifer of Wilton, NH, Robert Harwood of GA and John McDonald of MD; two step daughters, Dawn Potvin and her husband Jeff of Dracut and Leah Perry and her husband David of Chelmsford. He was also the grandfather of thirteen, Jeffrey, Michael, Amanda, Travis, Robert, Nicholas, Molly, Matthew, Sophia, Jessica, Lauren, John Jr. and Patrick. PERRY Frank J. Perry. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. John's the Evangelist, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford. Burial in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Frank's name to the Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements by BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, Chelmsford. www.blakefuneralhome.com

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Published by Lowell Sun on Dec. 9, 2008.

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Gavin Hilgemeier

December 10, 2008

David & family: My deepest sympathies at the passing of your father.
"The tide may erase our footprints,
but only for a moment.
For having walked here once,
we remain always.

Rina Hilgemeier

December 9, 2008

To the Perry Family. I am saddened to hear of your father's and husband's death. I send my deepest sympathies. I hope this time of sadness passes gently on its way and that beautiful memories remain as precious keepsakes always in your heart. Rina Hilgemeier

Karen Weilbrenner

December 9, 2008

We will miss Frank/Grampy. We knew that he was the man for Rose early on. We enjoyed the times we shared with him and we will keep him close in our memories.
Love, Karen, Bob, Nick, and Matt

Doris Guillotte

December 9, 2008

Dear Rose, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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