ABBOT- Ellen Perkins, 72, beloved wife of George Perkins Sr., passed away peacefully Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft. Ellen was born Dec. 19, 1935, in Norwich, Conn., the oldest daughter of Newell Palmer Rist and Dorothea (Stevens) Rist. She graduated from Norwich Free Academy, June 14, 1955, and was married a few hours later to her childhood sweetheart. Ellen traveled for many years in this country, as well as in Europe, while her husband was in the Army. They settled in Maine after his retirement. She then worked for Pride Manufacturing, retiring from there. Not wishing to completely retire, she took a job at Sangerville Library. Ellen loved her music and was the organist for Guilford Center Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her husband of 52 years; and her four children and their families, Deborah and Mike Wasilewski of Harmony, Gloria Perkins of Bangor, the Rev. George and Kay Perkins of Stetson and Shane and Rose Perkins of Parkman. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Barbara Calkins of Preston, Conn., and Irma Smith of St. Johnsbury, Vt. To honor her wishes, she will be buried in Preston, Conn., near her parents and grandparents, at a later date. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 29, at Guilford Center Baptist Church with Pastor Grover White officiating. Friends may visit 9 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Guilford Center Baptist Church or Pine Tree Hospice. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford. To sign an online register, please go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
ELLEN PERKINS
