Obituary: Judith (Ryan) Perry, 84

Judith A. (Ryan) Perry, 84, of Worcester, died Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester after a short illness, according to an obituary published in the Telegram & Gazette.

Her husband of 50 years, Richard J. Perry, died in 1998.

She leaves seven sons: Richard J. Perry, Jr. of Worcester, Dennis R. Perry of Templeton, Ralph H. Perry and his wife Donna of Holden, William J. Perry, Michael P. Perry, both of Worcester, John A. Perry and his wife Tandrea of Grafton, and David F. Perry and his wife June of Auburn; two daughters: Paula Perry-Smith of Auburn, and Nancy Mias and her husband John of Oxford; a brother, William J. Ryan of Falmouth; 13 grandchildren: Melinda, Marlene, Tricia, Russell, Ryann, Patrick, Mollie, Emily, Jake, Keaton, Maggie, Bridget and Samantha; six great-grandchildren: Katie, Lauren, Chad, Vincent, Mazzy and Sesame; and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by a brother, Paul Ryan and a sister, Nancy Jonah.

She was born in Worcester, daughter of William J. and Helen (Cunningham) Ryan. She graduated from Commerce High School.

Judith enjoyed working in the maternity ward at St. Vincent Hospital for 35 years, before retiring.

She loved going to the beach in the summer, but most of all, she cherished time with her family especially large family gatherings.

Calling hours are Friday, June 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St., Worcester. The funeral will be Saturday, June 9 from the funeral home with a Mass at Noon in St. Peter's Church, 931 Main St., Worcester.

After cremation, burial in St. John's Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dennis R. Perry Scholarship Fund, in care of Millbury Federal Credit Union, 68 Stafford St., Worcester MA 01603.