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1934
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2020
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William Berry Obituary
Rochester, NH
William J. Berry, 85, of Rochester, NH passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 with his loving wife and dog by his side. William “Bill” was born December 31, 1934, son of the late Martin E. Berry and the late Eloise (Wiggin) Berry.
William “Bill” served in the U.S. Navy aboard a Destroyer during the Korean War between 1952-1956 (est.) His late brother, Richard Berry was on the same ship for 2 of those years. Bill was a barber for several years at his home in Somersworth, NH and a laborer in the Union for several years.
Member of his family include his wife; Fuji (Perkins) Berry, his late wife; Doris M. Berry, his; daughter Carol Hackett and her late husband Richard C. Hackett, Jr., his grandsons; Richard W. Hackett and significant other Emily, Dennis C. Hackett and wife Kelly, his granddaughter; Trisha Reid and her two daughters. sisters; Mary (Berry) Adams and husband Gary, Patricia (Berry) Roux and late husband Paul, and sister in law Jacquelyn Berry, also several nieces and nephews.
His family also included Fuji’s daughter; Irene Griffin and husband Ted, her two sons; Jeff Perkins and wife Nancy, Don Perkins and wife Karen, several grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings Martin Berry, John Berry, and Richard Berry.
Honorable mention is given to Kim (Buzzell) Doucette who was like a 2nd daughter to him.
Bills hobbies were dancing, reading, playing cards, and doing card tricks. He was also a faithful member of the Salmon Falls Church in Rochester, NH.
Bill was a very caring and generous man and will be missed by many.
At this time there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of the Salmon Falls Church and Peaslee Funeral Home in Farmington, NH. To express condolences, please visit: www.peasleefuneralhome.com
Below is one of Bill’s favorite poems:
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
Memories and Condolences
for William Berry
Diana Holmes
August 5, 2020
Bill taught me how to dance at the South Berwick Community Center last year. He was a great teacher. I am really going to miss him. I am glad that I got to be friends with him and Fuji. R.I.P. Bill
robert montgomery
June 25, 2020
sad to hear
June 24, 2020
To the Berry Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
Karen & John Mars
June 22, 2020
On a cold blustery day, my husband John and I had just moved into our house on Main Street, just down the street from Bill's house. The yard was filled with leaves and John wanted to get the leaves off the yard as snow was in the forecast. John started to take the leaves up and Bill showed up asking if he could help. We had never met him before. Of course John said sure. To make a long story short, Bill worked tirelessly to get the leaves up, even when John had had enough. Thank you Bill, you were a great neighbor and friend. We'll miss you.
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Bryant Michaud
June 21, 2020
It will be easy to remember and cherish Bill's prowess at the cribbage table at the Dover Senior Center, where we played most every Monday. But it will be hard to accept that we'll no longer be able to enjoy his wry sense of humor and corny jokes. He and Fuji are living proof that finding a second soulmate in life is not only possible, but also vital to longevity and one's mental acuity. I shall miss him and I know others at the Senior Center will as well. Godspeed my friend.
Tammy McKenna
June 20, 2020
I loved seeing Bill on my many visits to Carols house. He always had an interesting story or funny joke to tell. They were a very close family! I remember Bill and Fujis wedding was such a wonderful, happy day that I will always cherish being a part of! ❤RIP Bill! Say hi to my dad! You may have met without us knowing since you had a lot of similar interests and values! Prayers for peace and comfort for all who loved him!
Skip and Margie Brown
June 19, 2020
Our sympathy to Fuji and Bill's families. He will be missed! Bill was such a friendly guy, a snappy dresser, and gave great hugs! We were blessed to know him.
Tammy Carrington
June 19, 2020
We will miss you. We will see you in Heaven. Your sister in Christ. Tammy Carrington.
Linda Harriman Glidden
June 19, 2020
Aunt Fuji,
So sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Linda Glidden (Harriman)
Cornerstone VNA
June 19, 2020
Cornerstone VNA sends our deepest sympathy for your loss.
nancy Hudson
June 19, 2020
Bill loved to play cards.Will miss playing whist and cribbage with him.RSP
Gerald Harriman
June 19, 2020
Our condolences to Fuji and her family. Our prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Gerald and Camie
Pam Berry
June 19, 2020
Rest In Peace my friend. It was great seeing you again after all these years. My condolences to the family.
Pam Berry
June 19, 2020
Ann Hilbourne
June 18, 2020
Bill was a very witty man. He had a lot of great jokes and card tricks, maybe that's why he won many whist games!!!
He will be missed.
Richard Hackett
June 18, 2020
He did so much for me when I was growing up its really surreal to think about. He took me all kinds of places I had never been before I will never forget the road trip to Florida. A few words about him from. He was one hell of a hard worker the Stonewall he built outback I still cannot believe he built by hand I still to this day have no clue how he move those rocks. He was one hell of an entertainer and storyteller, he would snag you along for the ride without you even knowing it and keep your attention for hours, there was always a fine line between reality and chaos sometimes, I think he just came up with the stories on the fly but other times I believe they were intricate stories about his past one could never really tell It was always an entertaining endeavor regardless. The monuments of his labor stand strong and possibly forever stonewall the big cross on the church in Somersworth and numerous public buildings throughout the seacoast area. He will be missed by many.
John&Diane GRAY
June 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Jeff and Nancy
Patricia Roux
June 17, 2020
Bill was a very generous person, anytime you needed anything he was always there. Fuji, I want to thank you for being an amazing wife and partner for Bill, I appreciate all you have done for him over the years. Your loving sister, Patricia Roux
Kim Doucette
June 17, 2020
Bill is definitely going to be missed by many. He was my second Dad. I always called him dad. When Carol got in trouble for something so did I. He was a very generous man and deeply loved his family. May he R.I.P.
Janet Eldridge
June 17, 2020
Bill you will be sadly missed at our Thursday card game, Rest in Peace
Bethann Welch
June 16, 2020
I am so glad I got to meet Bill briefly. But our dance together at Dennis and Kelly's wedding is unforgettable. It is a cherished memory. May God Bless your wonderful family and may you all find peace in your hearts.
Dennis Hackett
June 16, 2020
My grandfather put in great effort to make sure we had a fun childhood, he brought us many places and we got to see a lot of cool things while under his care. My brother and I lived with him for a few summers while growing up. One of those summers we spent in Florida. He would help you with anything you asked of him.
Mary Beth Cook
June 16, 2020
Our family is saddened to hear of the passing of Billy. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.~ Evelyn Levesque(McAlpine) and Family
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