WEST PARIS — Perley H. Wilson, 78, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at Ledgeview Living Center.

He was born in Woodstock, July 31, 1933, the son of Benjamin W. and Bertha A. Wilson. He attended Bethel and Woodstock schools. He was a self-employed mechanic and woodsman. He operated a bulldozer, drove truck and worked doing auto body repair and painting. He enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by three sisters, Grace Hurd of West Paris, Nellie Ondrizek of Coalmont, Tenn., and Lillian Wilson of Bryant Pond; several nieces and nephews; and many cousins in and out of state.

He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Orrie Wilson; and his sister, Margaret Lindquist.

Many of the Ledgeview Living Center nursing staff have given wonderful care to Perley and friendship to him and his family members for which we are grateful.

Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.