I met Bill while I was an assistant at GGS Timbertop in 1983. He was seriously hilarious - he could tell the best jokes but also had a wonderfully self-deprecating sense of humour. I remember him having the staff room in stitches regaling us with a story of him running a cross-country at TT with only one shoe on. Bill was also capable of great compassion and empathy, he was a trustworthy and trusting friend. I was so sad to read of his death in the lightblue. My commiserations to his obviously devastated family and friends.
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Alchimie shareholders and staff value deeply their partnership with Bill Perry, particularly in the Christchurch rebuild effort. We will miss him, his leadership and sense of humour. Our thoughts and prayers to Bill’s family and colleagues.
Greg McLoughlin
12 years agoDear Nicole, Sam, Eliza and Angus, I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to you following the loss of your husband and father. Bill was the best person I have ever met in business. He was intelligent but also possessed outstanding people skills, leadership skills and compassion. I first met him when Health By Design operated a program for Victorian concrete – back in Bill’s Readymix days. I assisted him with some personal health advice for a period of time and then had a further working relationship when Bill moved to Fulton Hogan both in Melbourne and then New Zealand. We caught him for dinner last year in Christchurch – just down from Merivale Manor and I was in contact recently following the earthquakes. Bill had an amazing ability to successfully manage a working relationship and develop a friendship at the same time. I will miss him greatly and my main reason for sending this was to let you know that I thought your husband and father was a wonderful person that I am sure you are extremely proud of. I wish you all the very best as you attempt to deal with your enormous loss. Kindest Regards, Greg McLoughlin