Mavis S. (Peck) Perkins, beloved wife of the late Dwight E. Perkins and a resident of Medford for more than 52 years, died on October 3, 2012, following a lengthy illness. She was 73 years old.
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts on April 22, 1939, she was the beloved daughter of the late Howard and Alice (Lovering) Peck. Mrs. Perkins had been a friend of the Community Baptist Church of Medford and enjoyed bowling in her younger years. She was employed for many years by Sweetheart Plastics and finally Solo Cups.
She was the loving mother of Eleanor S. and her husband Mark F. Pulisciano of Malden, Janice C. and her husband Philip M. Towne of Medford, Kevin D. Perkins and Katherine T. Anderson of Medford, devoted sister of Doris Florence of N. Reading and Bernice Berthel of Island Pond, New Hampshire, dear grandmother of Anthony, Joseph, Roger and Jennifer, cherished great-grandmother of Roger, III and Ethan, niece of Margaret Davichik of New Hampshire and many nieces and nephews. She was also the loving sister of the late John, Raymond and Bernard Peck.
Visiting hours were held in the Beals-Geake-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 29 Governors Avenue, Medford, Friday, October 5, 2012, from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM. Many relatives and friends are respectfully attended. Interment was privately held in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. For additional information, please visit, www.magliozzifuneralhome.com.