VASSALBORO – Bernard J. Perry, 83, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home following a long illness. He was born in Gardiner on Oct. 29, 1939, a son of the late George A. and Arlene (Markham) Perry.

Mr. Perry was a graduate of Cony High School and served 24 years in the Air National Guard.

He was a member of South Parish Congregational Church, Bethlehem Masonic Lodge and the Kora Temple Shriners. He was a driver for the Kora Karts for 15 years.

Mr. Perry had been employed for over 36 years by the State of Maine in the Department of Transportation. Following retirement from the State, he worked for O’Connor Motors and SCS, Inc.

“Bunk” was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time.

He was predeceased by his daughter, Sandra Saunders; three brothers, Donald, Malcom and Burt Perry and his sister, Loraine Edwards.

Mr. Perry is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carole I. (Batchelder) Perry of Vassalboro; a son, Dennis H. Perry and his wife Christine of Augusta, a son-in-law, Dana Saunders of Orland; a brother, Steven Perry of Augusta; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews; and cousins.

Relatives and friends may visit on Wednesday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta where a memorial service will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be in the old Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta at a later date.

Condolences, stories and photos may be shared at http://www.plummerfh.com.

The family requests that donations be made in Bernard’s memory to either:

Shriner’s Children’s Hospital,

51 Blossom St.,

Boston, MA 02144, or

Kennebec Valley Humane Society,

10 Pet Haven Lane,

Augusta, ME 04330

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