Marjorie L. Perry

Scarborough Marjorie Law Perry, 90, formerly of Westbrook, Maine, died in Scarborough at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Monday, June 13. She was born in Rumford, Maine to Alexander and Mildred (Gravel) Law, and graduated from Stephens High School in 1943. After graduation, she attended the Gates Business College in Augusta and received an associates degree in business. During World War II, she contributed to the war effort, working at the Oxford Paper Mill, where she did a mans job. She also worked in the Office of Price Administration. In 1949 she married another Rumford native, Owen Perry. Together they had eight children to whom she dedicated her life. She cherished her lifelong friendships and enjoyed gathering with family and friends. Marjorie was predeceased by her husband and her three children, Alex, Janet and Martin. She is survived by five sons, Steve, Matthew (wife Sara), Robert, Andrew, and Chris (wife Athena); three grandchildren, Sean (wife Susan), Alexandra (husband Enrique), and Elijah; and seven great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff of the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough for their exceptional care. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated onSaturday, June 18, at 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 492 Ocean Avenue in Portland. Burial will take place at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 Rte1, Scarborough, ME 04074.