Albert “Tad” Perry Jr. WELLS-Albert “Tad” R. Perry Jr, 86, of Wells died Tuesday morning November 3, 2020 at the Rutland Health and Rehab following a long illness. He was born on February 28, 1934 in Jackson, NY the son of Albert Raymond Perry, Sr. and Thelma (Carlton) Perry. Mr. Perry grew up in Wallingford graduating from the Wallingford High School in 1952 and then Randolph Agricultural School with a degree in Animal Husbandry. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 serving until 1958 when he was honorably discharged. He married Annice Hawkins on November 16, 1954 Mr. Perry became employed at True Temper, Acadia Farm in Wallingford as a herdsman for several years and then at the General Electric Corp for 28 years until his retirement in 1994. During his retirement he was employed at Perry’s Country Market, Bus Mars Auctioneer and Rick Rudd Auctioneer for many years He enjoyed his family, hunting, gardening, farming, jokes, reading, going to auctions and watching horse pulls. Mr. Perry was a member of West Pawlet Fish and Game club and had served as President; a member of the Wallingford Baptist Church and served as a deacon; a member of the United Church of West Pawlet and served as a trustee; and the Mettowee Valley Church and had served as an elder. Survivors include his wife Annice of Wells 2 daughters Patricia Plew of Mount Holly and Pamela Perry of Dundee, NY, a son Lee Perry of Wallingford, a sister Patricia J. Messer of Northfield, MA, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father in 1976, mother in 2010, 2 sisters, Nancy A. Livak in 2001 and Helen A. Hall in 2005, a brother John “Jack” Perry in 2018. Friends may call from 4pm until 6pm on Saturday November 7, 2020 at the Rutland-Aldous Funeral Home, 44 North Main St, Rutland. Due to COVID Funeral Services will be private at the First Baptist Church of Wallingford. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service with military honors 3pm Sunday November 8, 2020 in the Green Hill Cemetery in Wallingford. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Wallingford through the funeral Home, 44 North Main St, Rutland, VT 05701.