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Maurice Perry Veteran
October 19, 2016

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LACONIA - Maurice Paul "Moe" Perry, 79, of 68 Baldwin Street, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia.

He was born on January 28, 1937 in Laconia, the son of the late Peter and Beatrice (Ouellette) Perry. Moe served in the US Army and following his enlistment, worked as a ballroom dance instructor for Arthur Murray's Studio. Moe was a true handyman, always ready to help fix a neighbor's car or help with a project. He worked in construction, as a mechanic, and for a number of years as a laborer for Laconia Public Works. Moe was a man who took pride in a hard day's work. After working an eight hour day for the city, Moe would work as a handyman for up to ten clients. He enjoyed fishing, working around his house and especially helping the elderly. Underneath that blue hat was a compassionate man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.


He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia (Granger) Perry of Laconia, two daughters; Tina Woodbury of Laconia and Betty Tamas and her husband Thomas of Pittsview, Alabama, two brothers; Norman Perry of WI and Roger Perry and his wife Sandy of Gilford, one sister, Rita Cullen and her husband Ralph of Northfield, three grandchildren; John Woodbury of Laconia, Heather Smith of AL. and Rebecca Cooper of GA., three great grandchildren; Kasy and Zoranna Smith and Katniss Cooper, many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Robert Perry and one grandchild, Jessie Tamas.

Calling hours will be held from 4Pm to 7Pm on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.

A private graveside service will be held in the family plot at Union Cemetery in Laconia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Hampshire Humane Society, PO BOX 572, Laconia, NH 03247.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services / 603Cremations.com
164 Pleasant Street
Laconia, NH 03246
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