Theresa Beverly Perry, 84, of Gorham passed away in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Theresa was born on March 20, 1928 in Portland, the daughter of Arthur and Vivian ( Putnam-Valenti ) Riley. Theresa's life and her greatest pleasures centered around her children and their children and many friends.   She was predeceased by her husband Theodore Joseph Perry. Theresa is survived by her two sons, Theodore  Arthur Perry and wife Carol of Westbrook and Timothy Jon Perry and wife Barbara  of Standish; a daughter Kathi Hanscom and husband Brian of Gorham; 11 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 PM Thursday at Blais & Hay Funeral home, 35 Church St., Westbrook.  A memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 11 AM Friday.  Interment will be private.  On line condolences may be expressed at www.blaisandhayfuneralhome.com.