Obituary of Priscilla Mae Perkins

Priscilla Perkins passed away on January 24, 2024 in Brewster, Massachusetts after a brief hospital stay. Born Priscilla Mae Sheldon in Putnam, Connecticut, on December 20, 1935, she was the beloved wife of the late Richard Perkins. Priscilla and Richard were married on September 17, 1955. They lived in Woodstock, Connecticut before moving to Brewster in 1998.

Priscilla was the daughter of Charles and Eva (Rhodes) Sheldon. She graduated from Woodstock Academy. She worked at Annhurst College, Pratt & Whitney, and as the bookkeeper for Woodstock Auto Body. Priscilla liked to travel, loved Cape Cod, her children and her cats.

She leaves behind her brother Charles Sheldon of Florida, her daughter Deborah Perkins and her husband Michael Morin of Difield, Maine, her son, Michael Perkins of Woodstock, his wife Judy, and their daughters Amelia and Rachel, and her son Jeffery Perkins of Brewster, his wife Cheryl, their daughter Nicole, son Craig and his wife Emma. She also leaves behind many much loved cousins and friends. Private services will be held at Quassett Cemetery in Woodstock at a later date. Smith & Walker Funeral Home of Putnam is in charge of the arrangements. To share a memory or leave a candle, go to smithandwalkerfh.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Priscilla's name to your favorite charity or local animal shelter.