Remembering The Life Of Michael Perkins 1953 – 2022

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Michael C. Perkins

April 8, 1953 – February 4, 2022

Newburyport – Michael C. Perkins, 68, of Clinton, formerly of Newburyport, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Leominster Hospital following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Diana (Courage) Perkins. He is survived by three daughters, Tracy Perkins of Ellenton, FL; Jody Vourgarakis and husband, Myles of Fremont, NH; and Christy Moise of Haverhill; and four adoring grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, Mira, and Isabel. He leaves his siblings and their spouses, David Perkins and Anne of Portsmouth, NH; Karen Sybert & Norman of Lowell; Brenda Troy and William of Fremont, NH; and Shawn Perkins of Manchester, NH. He leaves his step-daughter, Wendy Spurling of Haverhill; nieces, nephews, extended family, notably Michael DiRusso, and many dear friends. He is pre-deceased by his companion, Marian Cuikay.

Michael was born and raised on Ring’s Island in Salisbury, son of the late Clayton & Elizabeth (Stillings) Perkins. He attended local schools and graduated from the Newburyport High School, Class of 1971. Mike spent his professional career as a silversmith for Towle Manufacturing in Newburyport for nearly twenty years. He later worked for Syroco before ultimately retiring from Cushman and Wakefield. Mike always kept up with the latest technologies of computing and electronics and was an avid collector. Above all, he was happiest in the company of his family and will be remembered lovingly as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Funeral services will be held privately under the direction of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Michael C. Perkins to: Animal Shelter Inc., 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, MA 01564. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com.

Published on February 11, 2022