ISLAND FALLS and DADE CITY, Fla. – Elizabeth Ann Perrin went to be with her Lord June 12, 2010. She was born July 29, 1914, daughter of Coleman and Ruby McLaughlin. She was a member of Island Falls High School, Class of 1932, and married Donald Herbert Perrin Sr., in 1940. Betty enjoyed assisting her husband with their potato farming business, but her greatest joy was being a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her positive attitude and unconditional love enriched the lives of every family member and friend who had the privilege of knowing her. Simply known as “Bea” by her beloved husband and mom by her children, she had a special gift for showing care and compassion to others. Whether it was reading books, rocking her newborn grandchildren, showing “her girls” how to make her famous homemade bread, camping at Mattawamkeag Lake or vacationing in Bar Harbor, Betty loved spending time with her friends and family. Throughout the years Betty had many interests; she was an avid reader and active member of her communities. In recent years she became a member of The Seeds of Abraham and spent a summer volunteering at a homeless shelter in Murphy, N.C., with her daughter, Peg and son-in-law, Steve. She enjoyed traveling and seeing new sights. Her life was a life well lived. She is survived by six children, Judith Milsom of Vero Beach, Fla., Donald Perrin Jr. and his wife, Sandra, of Dade City, Fla., Margaret Gadreau and her husband, Steven, of Murphy, N.C., Virginia Thomas of Vero Beach, Fla., Victoria Duprey and her husband, Gary, of Old Town and Stephen Perrin and his fianc?e, Karen Lee, of Houlton; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her adoring husband, Donald Herbert Perrin Sr. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Island Falls Cemetery with Pastor Ben Greene officiating. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to Madigan House, care of Bowers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 579, Houlton, ME 04730.
ELIZABETH ANN PERRIN
