In Taunton, March 17, 2014 Gilbert R. Perry husband of Mary (Rice) Perry for over sixty years died at Morton Hospital in Taunton at the age of 87. Born and educated in Taunton, Gilbert was the son of the late Manuel and Rita (Rose) Perry. Gilbert was in the US Army serving from 1944-1946 after his honorable discharge he went to work for Haskon Industries as a Mold Setter for over thirty two years. He was a member of the Taunton VFW post 611 and was a true family man he loved a good conversation a good laugh and a good meal. He was the father of James G. Perry of Yonkers NY and Anne C. Bisson and her husband Robert of Fall River. Brother of the late Ernest Perry and brother in-law of Evelyn Perry, Evelyn Rice and Wilma Rice all of Taunton. He was the uncle of many niece and nephews and several cousins. Funeral from the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Friday, March 21st at 9 AM. A Mass will be held at the Annunciation of the Lord Church in Taunton at 10 AM. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Interment St Francis Cemetery in Taunton. In lieu of flowers donations in Gilbert’s memory may be made to St Vincent DePaul Society c/o Annunciation of the Lord Church, 311 Somerset Ave, Taunton, Ma, 02780.