William L. Perry

1940 - 2022

William L. Perry

Bristol, NH — Formerly of Penacook-William L Perry, 82, died Saturday October 1, 2022, after period of declining health. He was born in Concord the son of William J. and Veronica (Cassavaugh) Perry. He attended local schools and lived most of his life in the Concord/Penacook area. William served in the US Marine Corps with the 2/6 Marine Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC. serving and assisting with the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 aboard the USS Cambria (APA-36). After he returned from the service, he married and settled in Concord. Taking a job with the City of Concord where he was a longtime employee working in the cemetery department. William continued his military service with the Concord National Guard retiring in 1988.

In his younger days, he enjoyed hunting and fishing and reading about history and civics. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge in Concord and Penacook. While growing up in Penacook William spent many of his summers at his Grammy Cassavaugh with his many cousins. He had many fond memories of his cousins John and Kenneth Cassavaugh.

His remaining last three years he lived at Mae's Place an assisted living facility where he was known for his kindness, generosity and sense of humor. He was loved by his family, many cousins and the residents at Mae's Place.

He leaves behind 3 sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Sara) Perry of Florida, Matthew (Kirstie) Perry of Hill and Rodney (Gerri) Dow of Salisbury; three grandchildren Alex, Kayla and Gabrielle; and four great grandchildren, Savanna, Cameron, Nyomi, and Nora Rose.

Interment with military honors will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11 AM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Lakes Region VNA, 186 Waukewan St., Meredith, NH 03253. To share a memory or leave a condolence, please go to www.EmmonsFuneralHome.com