Peter Barry

Peter Davis Barry, Sr., 81 years young, of Loudon, NH, passed away Friday May 12, 2017 surrounded by family at Hospice House in Concord, NH after a sudden diagnosis of Leukemia this past April. He is survived by his wife, Judith Olhson-Barry; his brother Cyril Paul (Rusty) Barry, Jr. and wife, Mary; his sister-in-law, Linda M. O. Fredericks and husband, Clifford; his children, Peter D. Barry, Jr. and wife, Lisa, and Mark A. Barry and significant other, Lori Brighton; his grandchildren Rebecca and Ryan; his nieces Blair Brown and husband, Eric, Diana Depersia Devine and husband, Donnie, and Lisa Hill and husband, Howard; and many close friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Cyril Paul Barry, Sr. and Pauline Davis Barry; and his mother-in-law, Lucille R. Olhson, who lived with Judy and Peter for many years.

Peter was born in Portsmouth, NH on January 13, 1936 and grew up in Marshfield, MA. Peter's passion was always flying and he became a licensed pilot at the age of 16. He worked for Cessna Aircraft as East Coast sales representative for many years flying out of Plymouth, MA. Peter then moved on to fly helicopters, jet props and captain charter boats for Atty. F. Lee Bailey. He married Judy in 1987 and spent many happy years in Duxbury, MA as President of his family trucking company. He loved the ocean, fishing, boating, music and animals, including Judy's horses. Moving to Loudon, NH in 1998
Peter's retirement let him enjoy his small farm, his animals, and kayaking. Peter and Judy enjoyed the local music community and continued to make many new friends. Peter will always be remembered for his kind, friendly manner, his dry sense of humor, and his larger than life storytelling. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, pilot, fisherman, and friend to all he met. And as Peter would say, "Take the rest of the day off."

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, May 18th 5-7pm at the Cremation Society of NH, 172 King Street, Boscawen, NH. The Cremation Society is assisting the family with arrangements. To view an online tribute or to leave a message of condolence please go to www.csnh.com