AEROSMITH Guitarist Joe Perry's Mother Passes
October 11, 2013, 10 years ago
According to the Boston Herald, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry's mother, Mary S. Perry of New London, NH, died yesterday (October 10th) at Woodcrest Village in New London. She was 88.
She graduated from Sargent College at Boston University and earned a master’s degree in physical education at Springfield College.
She taught in the Manchester, N.H., public schools before moving to Hopedale as head of the physical education department. There, she helped shape the lives of hundreds of students for more than 25 years. She also coached varsity and junior varsity sports.
In her son’s words, “In many ways, she was ahead of her time as far as her way of thinking and living, whether it be exploring books on quantum physics or women’s rights.”
For 40-plus years, she was a devoted fan of Aerosmith, and was a constant presence by the side of the stage.
Funeral services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Chadwick Funeral Service, New London, NH.
Read more at the Boston Herald.
