Douglas 'Pete'
W. Perry, 79
CAMBRIDGE - Douglas "Pete" W. Perry passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his home. He was born in Cambridge on August 11, 1941 and was a son of the late William H. Perry, Sr. and Blanche Horner Perry.
He graduated from Cambridge High School. Mr. Perry served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. On August 12, 1966, he married the former Carol Valliant, who passed away on August 14, 2019. Mr. Perry worked at Caldwell Casting and later at Western Publishing. He enjoyed fishing. Mr. Perry was a member of the American Legion Post 91 and the Choptank Memorial Post 7460 VFW.
He is survived by a daughter, Kim James and husband Eddie of Cambridge; a granddaughter, Caitlin Cannon and husband Thurman of Cambridge; a grandson, John James of East New Market; a great granddaughter, Kylee Cannon; and a great grandson, Brycen Cannon; a sister, Sonja Kozak of Cambridge; three brothers, George Wayne Perry of Felton, Del., Ronnie Perry of Tangier Island, Va., and Bobby Perry and wife Evelyn of Cambridge; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and his wife, Mr. Perry was preceded death by a brother, William H. Perry, Jr.
Pallbearers will be members of the family.
A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge. Mr. Gary Hickman officiated. Interment followed at Dorchester Memorial Park. Family received friends one hour prior to the service. Face mask and social distance were required.