Steven Cayton Perry

PERRY, Steven Cayton 57, passed away on Aug. 8, 2011 after a brief illness, at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Bedford the son of the late Mary (Mederios) Perry and the late Manuel Cayton Perry and lived in Cambridge and Fairhaven for the past 25 years. Steve was the husband of Deirdre (Walsh) Cahill-Perry. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Caitlin and Heather Perry of Fairhaven; a step daughter, Kaitlyn Cahill of Brookline; two brothers; Donald Perry and his wife Karen of Ashland and Gerald Perry and Alison Medeiros of Fall River; his former wife, Diane Perry of Fairhaven and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Raised in Fall River, Steve graduated from BMC Durfee High School, Bristol Community College, and American International College where he earned a BS in Finance and was an Assistant Vice President and Commercial Real Estate Advisor for Rockland Trust in Brockton. Steve took great pleasure traveling. He also enjoyed football, architecture, Horseneck Beach, kayaking and skiing. In accordance with his wishes he will be cremated and a celebration of his life will be held Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 12:00 noon in the Unitarian Universalist Memorial Church, 102 Green St., Fairhaven. Calling hours will be at the church from 11:00 AM until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Dr. Haddard's Research Fund, Atten: Contribution Services, Dana Farber Cancer Institute 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA 02445, or the Southcoast Hospice and Palliative Care, 4th floor Oncology Crapo Building, 200 Mill Rd., Fairhaven, MA 02719. Arrangements are by the Fairhaven Funeral Home, 117 Main Street, FAIRHAVEN. For memorial register go to www.hathawayfunerals.com.