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She was born in Keene July 11, 1939, daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Ward) Hadley. She attended area schools and graduated from Keene High School with the class of 1957.
Following high school, Pat worked at the soda fountain at Max Cutright in Keene and then held a dedicated career at National Grange Mutual until her retirement.
On April 8, 1960, Pat married the love of her life, Alfred F. Perry.
Pat was a faithful parishioner of St. James Episcopal Church in Keene. Together she and Al enjoyed dancing with the Monadnock Squares, camping with the Cheshire Cats, and selling jewelry throughout New England at fairs – all places where they enjoyed meeting new people and making lots of connections that turned into friendships. They enjoyed attending NASCAR races, playing Bingo, taking bus tours and always cheering on the Red Sox and Patriots. Above all else, Pat loved her family and held a close bond with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treasured holiday get-togethers with those she loved deeply and never missed an opportunity to share the gift of time.
Survivors include daughter, Debi Coleman and husband Jeff of Walpole; a granddaughter, Caitlyn Coleman of Walpole; a grandson, Craig Coleman and his fiance Angel of Langdon; five great-grandchildren, Ella, Oprea, Owen, Carter and Reese; two brothers, Raymond Hadley Jr., of West Swanzey and Richard Hadley and his significant other, Marie, of Hudson; a sister-in-law, Alice Perry of Bellows Falls; dear friends Rhoda and Theresa; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Alfred in 2016 and especially close sister-in-law Shirley Perry Davidoff of Bedford, Texas.
Pat’s family wishes to acknowledge and express their gratitude to the staff at Maplewood Nursing Home for the wonderful care they provided throughout her stay.
Family and friends are invited to visit during calling hours Monday, Aug. 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro St., Keene. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. officiated by Reverend Elsa Worth and burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Swanzey.
Memorial donations in Naomi A. Perry’s name are suggested to be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 44 West St., Keene. (www.StJamesKeene.com) or to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 (www.Parkinson.org).
The Fletcher Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Mr. Metivier’s care. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.fletcherfuneralhome.com