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1950
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2020
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Shirley Perkins Obituary
Born in Portsmouth on July 14, 1950, she was the daughter of Wilbur and Claire (Walker) Perkins and was a graduate of Portsmouth High School Class of 1968 and attended Great Bay Community College.
Shirley was active with the New Life Church and was involved in charitable work with Operation Blessing and the Portsmouth Police Department. She enjoyed summers at the family camp in Effingham, crafting, painting, picking blueberries, raspberries and fiddleheads.
Survivors include her sons Isaac Brake, Jesse Brake and wife Erica, devoted grandmother of Naomi Brake, Jesse Glen Brake, Claire Brake, Nora Brake, brother Sheldon Perkins, and cousin Kaitlyn Knowlton.
Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements are by the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State St., Portsmouth, N.H.
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Andrea
January 10, 2021
Shirley, your grandchildren will definitely feel the loss of you not being in their lives. They'll miss you tremendously. Be free....
Erica
January 5, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dennis Walker
December 28, 2020
Shirleylynn, you were a wonderful cousin always there to help anyone who needed it. You were always fun to be around, ready for any new adventure, and the first to show up at the yearly family reunions. You are missed.
Frances Gobbi
December 27, 2020
Shirley i still can't believe you're gone. Everyday I wait for your comments on my FB and seeing your pictures with family and friends.I will always remember our last get together at 4 tree island with our cousins. You at rest with your Dad & Mom. Love Cuz Frances Gobbi
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