Agnes (Anne) Perry

March 12, 1929 - May 18, 2016

Agnes (Anne) Perry died peacefully in her home in Cary, North Carolina on Wednesday, the 18th of May, surrounded by her family. Anne was married to the late David Perry, of Barre, Vermont. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, March 12th , 1929, to Bernard and Sarah (Ben and Ruby) Harding. Anne had an older sister, Jane and an older brother, Freddie. She is survived by three sons, Dave (with wife Shirley) of Gilford, NH, Steve of Belmont, NH, and Bob (with wife Jane) of Cary, NC. She was the proud grandmother to eight grandchildren Rachel (husband Isaac), Lauren, David, Daniel, Christie, Douglas, Anna, and Ben. She was a proud grandmother to three great grandchildren, Emmett, Eva, and Olivia. Anne grew up during the Great Depression in Brooklyn, beginning work early in order to help support the family. She met her future husband Dave on a vacation to Cape Cod, and they were married shortly thereafter. Anne and Dave raised their three sons in Barre, where Dave was an automobile dealer. Anne volunteered at the Barre area hospitals from 1956 through 1990 and was an active member of the Eastern Star. After the boys graduated from High School, Anne began a career as a realtor. After retiring, Anne and Dave bought a trailer and traveled for several years before settling down in Englewood, Florida. In 2005, Dave and Anne moved to Cary, NC, near their son Bob and his family. Anne was beloved by her family for her caring and generous ways and was a loyal advocate for those she loved. She was quick to offer her opinions, either positive or negative. Her favorite target in her final days was the increasing intolerance of disadvantaged groups and lack of honesty in today’s politics. She was generous to people in need, and was never impressed by popularity or social status. She liked to compliment complete strangers in the grocery line, saying they looked like they just needed a little boost. All her life, she enjoyed playing cards and bowling with friends, and even took up golfing after moving to the south. A wrist injury at 80 forced Anne to settle for Wii bowling, at which she enjoyed hustling her grandchildren. She continued an active and independent life until her final illness, reminding her family and friends to “use it or lose it”. Anne, Mom, Grammy, Momma will be greatly missed, but will live on in the memories of her family. A graveside service will be held on June 4th at 1:30 in Hope Cemetery in Barre, VT. Contributions can be made to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.