Perry E. Wood

Perry Elwin Wood, 81, of Sanford, died Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Biddeford where he spent the day reminiscing with family and loved ones.

He was born March 9, 1944, to Lawrence and Arlene (Forrest) Wood in Sanford, ME. A graduate of Sanford High School, Perry devoted much of his life to public service, first working in the State’s surplus food program delivering food to those in need in Sanford and the surrounding communities, and later as a Manager in the Sanford branch of the Department of Human Services where he remained until his retirement in 2009. He was active in the community, serving many years in the Sanford Lions Club and the Sanford Democratic Party. He and his wife loved to cheer on the lacrosse and field hockey teams for which his daughter served as coach, and he was very proud of his book, a collection of short stories about growing up and being a parent. In later years, he enjoyed having spirited conversations at the Sanford Elks Club.

He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Louise J. Wood, and one brother, Lawrence D. Wood. He is survived by a son, Michael L. Wood (Raina Ames) of Lee, NH, a daughter, Marcia L. Wood (Lisa Goldberg) of Portland, brothers William Wood (Marsha) of Harrison, Frank Wood of Saco, sister Linda Hunt (Adriennne Turner) of Hollis, and Sister-In-Law Debbie Ward. He is also survived by nieces Shelley Taylor (Chris) of Bath, Amanda Stanchek of Saco, and nephews Zachary Hunt (partner Jill) of Kennebunk, Sam Wood (Lindsay) of Saco, and cousins Deborah Hunt and Paula Calimano.

A time of visitation will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Black Heald and Walker Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 12:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Sanford Elks Lodge, 13 Elm St., Sanford.

The family extends a special thank you to Michelle Hulker, Matt Chasse, Cathy Sevigny and Mark Sevigny, whose kindness to and support of Perry can’t be overstated.