Joan Sykes Perrry, 80 , of New Bedford died Sunday March 29, 2015 after an extended illness.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Irving J. and Rose G. (Belli) Sykes, she lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She is survived by her son, Christopher J. Perry; her granddaughter, Angela K. Paiva; her great-grandchildren, Eli J. Perry, Leila R. McKay, and Bria K. McKay; her siblings, Irving, James, and Paul Sykes; and nieces and nephews.
Her Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday April 7, 2015 at 10 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Visiting hours Monday 5-8 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.