Dorothy Perry Obituary
HAVERHILL — Dorothy Ann Perry, 47, of Haverhill, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Born in Haverhill, she was the daughter of the late, Alfred J. Perry Sr, and Dorothy L. (Gilbert). She attended Haverhill Public Schools and Haverhill High School.
Dorothy enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially on the beach, or near the ocean. She loved all kinds of animals, and did her best to be a very caring and giving person to all who knew her.
She leaves a son, Matthew; a daughter, Shannon; two sisters, Jane LaValley of the Bradford section of Haverhill, and Celeste Barnard of Haverhill; a brother, Paul D. Perry, of California, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Alfred J. Perry Jr.
ARRANGEMENTS: Friends and family are respectfully invited to attend a memorial service on Wednesday, March 24, at 11 a.m. in the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, 15 Kenoza Ave. Haverhill. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangenments are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., (Route 125), Haverhill. www.comeaufuneral.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dorothy Perry's name
How to support Dorothy's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Dorothy Perry's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
