Patricia A. "Tish" Perry

Patricia A. "Tish" Perry, 76, of Iola, passed away December 25, 2011 at her residence. Tish was born in Laconia, NH on December 3, 1935, the daughter of the late Jerome and Mary B. (Fillion) Lessard. She married Norman Perry on July 3, 1954 in Laconia, NH. She passed 58 years to the day, her devoted husband asked her to marry him. She enjoyed reading murder mysteries, sewing, crocheting, fishing, gardening, and special times with her grandchildren. She is survived by: her Husband: Norman, Children: Joseph (Lynn Breaker)Perry; Peggy (Steven) School; Linda Perry. Sisters: Claire (James) Smith; Rita (Richard) Fortin. Tish is also survived by 5 Grandchildren: Josh (Leanne Cline) School, Robert N. School, John (Ashley Schaefer) Perry, Mark Perry, and Laura Perry and 3 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 5 Brothers and 3 Sisters. There will be a private family service held at a later date. The family would like to thank ThedaCare at Home Hopsice, especially Paula, Chaplain Jim and Tina of New London Family Medical Center and ThedaCare Physicians clinic in New London; especially, Trudy, for drawing Mom's blood in the parking lot; Linda Guyette, for her gentle care; Kimberly Lees, for being "Rita"; and Jenny Marks, being a true Florence Nightengale. In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be given to ThedaCare at Home Hospice. Voie Funeral Home of Iola assisted the family with arrangements. On line condolences and register book at voiefuneralhome.com