John Sidney Perman

John Sidney Perman, 75, of Wilbraham, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6th at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late John E. and Dorothy E. (Gilbert) Perman, he was a lifelong area resident. John was predeceased by his wife, Loretta E. (Van Weest) Perman, in 1988. He was a 1950 graduate of Springfield Technical High School and served in the U.S. Naval Reserves as a member of the Seabees. John retired from the former Nynex Telephone Co., now known as Verizon, in 1994 and he was a very active member of Foster Memorial Church where he served as a Deacon for many years. John had a love for woodworking and antique restoration. He also enjoyed gardening, golf and loved to travel with his longtime companion, Jane Paris of Wilbraham. Besides Jane, he is survived by his five children: Linda Holman and her husband Phillip of Sterling, MA, Doris Boudin and her companion Steve Jemiolo of Blandford, MA, Gary Perman and his wife Carol of Westhampton, MA, Carl Perman and his wife Joanne of East Longmeadow, MA and Jill Plant and her husband Stephen of Pawcatuck, CT; his sister, Dorothy E. Perman of Brimfield, MA; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to meet for John's Service on Wednesday Nov. 12th at 11:00 AM at the Foster Memorial Church, 1234 Parker St., Springfield, followed by burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 11th from 4-7PM at the Byron Funeral Home, 1858 Allen St., Springfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's memory to the Foster Memorial Church, 36 Puritan Rd., Springfield, MA 01119. For directions and online condolences, please visit www.

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