Edna E. Perry, 99

Jun 12, 2017

Edna E. (Pacheco) Perry, 99, of Dartmouth, died June 5, 2017 at her home with her niece Jackie by her side following a period of declining health.

She was the widow of Gene Perry and daughter of the late Oscar and Mary (Tavares) Pacheco. Born in New Bedford, she resided in Dartmouth for many years, and was a parishioner of St. Mary Church in South Dartmouth.

She was employed for 30 years at Sears and Roebuck, retiring as a supervisor in the purchasing department. Perry was the former entertainment chairman of the Teamsters and Friends Local #59 Retirees Club.

Her family includes her niece and caregiver, Jacqueline C. “Jackie” Rose; two granddaughters, Tammi Pacheco and Kimberly Texeira; three great-grandchildren; one great-niece; and one great-nephew. She was the mother of the late Barry Quail and sister of the late Bertha Rose and aunt of the late Elaine Dihrberg.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 62 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719 or Coastline Elderly Services, 1646 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740.

Funeral arrangements are private. For an online guestbook, visit www.aubertine-lopes.com.