Alvin Leigh Perkins
1925-2017
The death of
Alvin Perkins of Saint John, beloved husband of the late Lois (Graham)
Perkins occurred on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Saint John Regional
Hospital. Born on March 26, 1925 in Wirral, he was the son
of the late Charles and Caroline (Booth) (Washburn)
Perkins.
Alvin was a
proud veteran of World War II. Prior to his retirement, he
was employed as a mason and was a lifelong member of the
bricklayer’s union. For many years, Alvin was a
member of St. Giles United Church, where he served as Trustee and was
currently a member of Westfield United Church. Alvin loved
the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, gardening and back road
driving. He also enjoyed woodworking and will be sadly
missed.
Alvin is
survived by his children, Dwight Perkins (Betty) of Dartmouth, NS and
Kathy Perkins of Saint John; grandchildren, Graham Perkins (Paula),
Ryan Perkins and Kathryn Wier (Jason); precious great-granddaughter,
Chloe Wier; sisters-in-law, Lily Perkins, Marion Graham and Darlene
Graham; as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his
parents and wife, he was also predeceased by a daughter in infancy;
his siblings, Neal Perkins, Wallace Perkins, Lillian Phillips and
Joyce McCracken; half-brother, Hibbert Washburn and other
half-brothers and sisters.
Although
there will be no visitation by Alvin’s request, relatives and friends
are invited to attend the funeral service, which will be held from
Brenan’s Bay View Funeral Home Chapel,
1461 Manawagonish Road, West Saint John (634-7425) on
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place
in Patterson United Church Cemetery, Hoyt.
In lieu of
flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Alvin Leigh Perkins – 1925-2017.source
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