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She was born in Bridgeport to Burr Perry, Sr. and Margaret Perry, and had been a lifelong Fairfield resident.
A graduate of Roger Ludlowe High School, her career in elementary education spanned many years. She taught at Grasmere Elementary School in Fairfield. She then began a 14-year career with the Region 15 School system in Middlebury from 1976 through 1990, serving as elementary principal of both Shepardson and Johnson Schools.
She later oversaw the construction and the opening of the Middlebury Elementary School where she became a dedicated and well admired principal until her retirement.
She was a member of Southport Congregational Church where she participated in the Bible study group. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mill River Wetlands Committee and also volunteered for other local charities. She was an avid golfer and belonged to the Brooklawn Country Club, played at H. Smith Richardson Golf Course and in the Ladies League at the Par Three course on Old Dam Road.
She also enjoyed sailing at the Southport Beach Lodge and skiing. She loved spending time with her friends and loved to teach and play Mahjong.
She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia L. Herlihy of Dallas, Ga.; sister-in-law Ann Perry of Fairfield; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a nephew, Burr Perry, III.
She was predeceased by her brother Burr Perry, Jr.
Friends may greet the family Monday from noon until 2 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held Tuesday at noon in the Chapel at Southport Congregational Church, with the Rev. Sharon Blackburn officiating. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southport Congregational Church, 524 Pequot Ave., Southport, CT 06890; or the Mill River Wetland Committee, 476 Old Mill Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
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