Richard Perry

Dick Perry of Danville passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at the age of 73. He had been in a period of poor health for the past several years. He was born in Island Pond on Feb. 1, 1942, the son of Roger and Pauline (Elliot) Perry. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Newport in 1961. He joined the U.S. Army in June of 1961 and served honorably for three years. Dick retired as a detective sergeant from the Vermont State Police in 1994; he loved being part of the state police, working with everybody at the barracks, and helping people whenever he could. Richard's life was filled with many interest and activities; he was an excellent swimmer and fresh water snorkeler. He had a passion for reading; his scope of favorite subjects spanned from religious and spiritual, Shakespeare and Sherlock Holmes. He had an appreciation for the arts, particularly early twentieth century illustrators such as Maxfield Parrish and Norman Rockwell. Additionally he enjoyed listening to old time radio programs and watching movies of all genres. He is survived by his wife Gayle Perry of Danville, son Travis Perry and wife Joanne of Danville, daughter Angela Payeur and husband Matthew of Danville; one granddaughter, Travis' daughter Tieghan; his mother Pauline Guay of Island Pond; five sisters: Gail Greaves and husband Tim of Cabot, Leesa Timpson and husband Cliff of Milton, Linda Hartshorn and husband Jim of Marshfield, Sheila Booth and husband Tim of Marshfield, Denise Clough of West Burke; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Roger Perry, his step-father Gerry Guay, and a brother Philip Guay. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Johnsbury on Friday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring at the Danville Green Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Memorial contributions could be directed to "Vermont Retired Troopers Foundation", c/o Cornelius Reed, President, PO Box 193, Essex Jct. VT 05453, or to the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St., St. Johnsbury VT 05819. Memories and condolences may be shared privately at www.saylesfh.com