Tiverton, RI - John Ferry, 74, of Woodland Circle, Tiverton, formerly of Westport passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Robitaille) Ferry.
Born in Swansea, a son of the late Manuel Ferry, Jr. and Mary (Costa) Ferry, he had lived in Westport for most of his life prior to moving to Tiverton. Mr. Ferry was a self-employed dairy farmer. He was a former member of the National Tractor Pullers Association and a former member of the Farm Bureau Association.
Including his wife, he is survived by 4 sons: John V. Ferry of Westport, Gary Ferry of Westport, Don Ferry of Fall River and Edward J. Rice of Locke, NY; 2 daughters: Darlene J. Ferry of Westport and Lori A. Hart of Tiverton; 3 brothers: Arthur J. Ferry of Gouverneur, NY, Manuel Ferry III of Westport and Michael P. Ferry of Westport; 5 sisters: Louise M. Burke of Westport, Arline F. Peckham of Westport, Helen R. Ferry of Westport, Mary I. Ferry of Westport and Isabelle Ferry of Westport; 5 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was a brother of the late Henry Ferry and Ernest Ferry.
Mass of Christian Burial to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, April 13, 2007 at St. George Church, Westport at 10:00 A.M.
Interment in Beech Grove Cemetery, Westport.
Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your favorite charity.