Margaret Powers Perry

Margaret Powers Perry, 87 BRUNSWICK -- Margaret Powers Perry, 87, of Falmouth, died on Sunday, March 8, 2009, at home surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. She was predeceased by her husband Francis S. Perry, who passed away on June 28, 2006. They had been residing in Brunswick with their daughter since November 2005. Born in Topsham on Nov. 13, 1921, the daughter of Walter O. and Velzora Edgecomb Powers she attended Topsham schools and was Salutatorian of Brunswick High School in 1939. She also graduated from Bliss Business School in 1941. Margaret worked in Powers Fancy Groceries from her childhood until 1950 when she started her family. She married Francis Stearns Perry, a Bowdoin College student on June 5, 1948. She was a devoted wife and mother. She actively supported her husband's career as teacher and Principal of Freeport High School from 1950 to 1956, Department Head at Miss Hall's from 1956 to 1958, Headmaster of Peacham Academy in Vermont from 1958 to 1961, Math and French teacher at Bigelow Junior High School in Newton, Mass. from 1961 to 1963, and Deering High School from 1963 to 1989. They lived in Falmouth from 1964 until 2005. She enjoyed music, square dancing, round dancing, gardening and raising her children. She is survived by three children, William W. Perry of Topsham, Mark E. Perry of Brunswick and Katherine E. Perry of Brunswick; and two grandchildren, Kurt F. Perry and Emily K. Perry. At the request of the deceased there will be no funeral services. Arrangements are under the care of the Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Coastal Humane Society 30 Range Rd. Brunswick, Maine 04011 Margaret Powers Perry