Conrad Leo Perrier

Miami FL- Conrad Leo Perrier, 80, formerly of Webber Avenue Lewiston, died May 2, 2007 after a brief illness at the Miami VA Hospital, where he had been a patient for the past three months. He was born in Lewiston on July 6, 1926 the son of Philias and Alma (Gosselin) Perrier. He lived in Lewiston until volunteering to serve his country in the US Navy during World War II. Upon his return from active duty he completed his high school courses and received his diploma from Lewiston High School. He was employed at Bath Iron Works when he was recalled to active duty with the US Navy during the Korean War. On the last month of his tour of duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex, his life changed forever when he was paralyzed from the chest down in a friendly fire incident on January 3, 1952. After a long rehabilitation, Conrad returned to Lewiston, where he was cared for by his parents and his sister, Therese, for the remainder of his life. During that time he was able to travel across the United States and also build a home near Miami, FL to spend his winters. He was keenly interested in Veteran's Affairs issues, and avid stamp collector and a lifer long member of Holy Cross Parish. Those who knew him well never heard him complain about his injury or bad luck. He was a model gentleman at all times and lived his life with dignity and grace that never ceased to be admired by his family and friends. Conrad is survived by his loving sisters, Therese Perrier of Lewiston and Glorianne Perrier of Harvest, Alabama. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, and his brother Marcel Perrier. Perrier-Died in Miami , FL May 2, 2007. Conrad Leo, age 80, formerly of Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday 11 AM at Holy Cross Church. Burial �with Military Honors in the family lot St. Peter's Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the family owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway Lewiston 784-4023.