Glenn L. Perry

October 10, 1922 - November 22, 2020

COLEBROOK – Glenn Leverne Perry, 98, of Colebrook, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, at the Coös County Nursing Hospital in W. Stewartstown after a long period of failing health. He was born in Colebrook on Oct. 10, 1922, a son to the late Durwood and Vina (Little) Perry. Glenn was raised by his uncle, Neil Perry, from the age of 5 until his 21st birthday. He was a graduate of Canaan Memorial High School, receiving his diploma in 2003 at the age of 80. He served with honor during World War II as a military police officer in France. After his military service, Glenn worked for a while at the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen, but he later moved to East Colebrook and purchased Cascadden Farms from Will Crawford. He and his wife, Miriam, then operated the farm with their children for more than 30 years. Glenn also taught welding, farming and woodworking at Colebrook Academy for two years. He received several good quality dairy awards, including being named the top winner of the United Farmers Best Milk Quality Awards Program. After his early retirement at the age of 55, he and his wife enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida for 13 years. He was a long-time member of the Mohawk Grange, #217, serving on the executive committee, and he also served as the Vice President of the Monadnock Village Senior Center. He was also a charter member of the American Legion post in Canaan, Vt., and also a member of the George O’Neil Post in Colebrook. Glenn took great pride in his family and enjoyed time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Glenn is survived by his 3 children, Glenn W. Perry and wife Tracy of Colebrook, Patricia M. Edes of Pembroke, NH, and Spencer L. Perry and partner Maryann Parsons of Chichester, NH; 5 grandchildren, Tanya Roy (Jody), Mindy Perry, Jason Edes, Cale Perry, Andrea Mahlstedt (Carl); 2 great-grandchildren, Dakota Collins and Brandon Marsh (Erica); 1 great-great grandson, Lincoln S. Marsh; one who he considered as close as one of his own grandchildren, Jordan Bedard; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Miriam Ruth (McSparrin) Perry in 2006; Baby Perry as an infant in 1948; three brothers, Harold Perry, Dick Stevens, and Neil Sweatt; a sister, Glenwyn Stewart; and a grandson, Mitchell Perry. There are no public calling hours. A graveside interment service with military honors will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Perry may be made to the Mohawk Grange #217 Scholarship Fund, c/o Y. Burrill, 12 Merrill St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.