PENOBSCOT – Virginia C. Perkins, 84, died Saturday, May 8, 2010, at Maine Coast Memorial Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born April 30, 1926, in Penobscot, the daughter of Newell R. and Hortense (Wardwell) Perkins. Virginia graduated from Stockton Springs High School. Her work career took her many places; she retired from Champion Paper Co., Bucksport. Virginia was fondly known as “Ma Perkins” to many, she taught values to everyone. She had a passion for sewing and knitting, making many quilts, mittens and socks, and playing board games with family. She enjoyed camping at Baxter State Park, and was an avid Red Sox fan, making an annual trip to Fenway Park for a game. Virginia enjoyed bowling and served as a cub master for the Cub Scouts. She is survived by her children, Newell and Jan Marie Temple of Texas, Kerry and Barbara Temple of Benton, Ruth Anne and Robert Gott of Penobscot, Michael Perkins of Hancock, and Scott Perkins of Penobscot; one son-in-law, Bill Nichols of Steuben; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one daughter, Belinda Nichols; and one brother, Pearle Grindle. Virginia had many friends; special friends were Mary Clement, Jane and Fulton Leach and the “Green Granite Girls.” Family and friends will gather for visitation 11 a.m. until the time of service 1 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. Committal will be after the service at Bayside Cemetery, Penobscot. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Virginia’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
VIRGINIA C. ‘MA’ PERKINS
