Perkins, Mary "Joan" It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary "Joan" Perkins with dignity and grace, the same way she lived her life, on February 7th, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 74 years. Beloved wife of the late William Perkins. Much loved mother to Andrew (Jeannie), Jonathan (Eileen) and Mary Caroline. Dearly loved "Amah" to Declan, Ben, Amelia, Brooke, and Charlotte. Dear sister of Liz Webster and sister-in-law of Sherle Perkins. Cherished daughter of the late Anna Coleman. Devoted aunt to Heather (David) Perkins-McVey, Karen (Brian) Brosso, Kathy Perkins, Joe (Tammy) Perkins, Mark Webster, Barry (Patricia) Webster, and Harry (Katie) Webster. Esteemed great aunt to many nieces and nephews. Dearest "Joan" to the Paul girls and many friends. Joan graduated from nursing at the Brockville General Hospital with the class of 1962. She was always looking after people, having proudly been a nurse in Montreal and the Perth area as well as a palliative caregiver. Always a strong and inspirational advocate for women, Joan was a passionate supporter of Lanark County Interval House as both a counsellor and a volunteer coordinator. Joan loved classical music and singing for many years with the St James Anglican Church Choir. Her family will fondly remember her favourite pastime of reading while sitting in her rocking chair in the sunshine. Joan's family would like to invite family and friends to gather to share memories and laughter in the Blair & Son Family Centre, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday February 10th, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church, Perth on Thursday at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Church Hall. The interment will be private in Elmwood Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Popiel, the nurses and staff on the 3rd floor of the Great War Memorial Hospital and the Kingston General Hospital Cancer Clinic for their kind and respectful care which they gave to Joan. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to Lanark County Interval House or the Perth Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation.