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161 Commonwealth Avenue
Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts
April Rosalee (Mayer) Perkoski, 78, of Attleboro, MA, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of John Joseph Perkoski Jr., to whom she was wed on July 4, 1965.
Born on November 10, 1941 in Attleboro, she was the loving daughter of the late Oscar L. Mayer Sr. and the late Ada (Moran) Mayer.
April grew up in North Attleboro and was a proud 1960 graduate of North Attleboro High School. She continued her studies at the Leland Powers Modeling School of Radio, TV and Broadcasting and the John Robert Powers Modeling School, both in Boston.
Starting in 1954, she opened the April May and June's School of Dance when she was just 14 years old with her sisters, May Courbron and June Everton. Along with her sisters and daughter, Gay, she ran the studio for over 50 years in Attleboro, Norton, Middleborough and Putnam, CT. She also had her own radio show at WARA in Attleboro for a number of years. She was so proud of the thousands of former dance students she taught over the years.
April loved to spend time with family and friends, whether it was in the backyard at the pool or on Cape Cod at the beach. She adored her husband, John, with whom she spent 54 happy years.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her devoted children: Gay H. Perkoski of Mendon, MA; Merry A. James and her husband, Eric B. James, of Pocasset, MA; and Jay G. Perkoski and his wife, Tamara "Tammy" Perkoski, of Franklin, MA. There was no one prouder of her grandchildren than April. She was the cherished grandmother of Alexis J. Barboza, Nathan J. Barboza, Riley E. James, Teagan J. James, Ella G. Perkoski, Madeline C. Perkoski, and Zoë R. Perkoski. She is survived by her wonderful sisters: June Everton and her husband, Ronald Everton of North Attleboro, and May Courbron of North Attleboro, wife of the late Edward Courbron; and her dear brother and sister-in law: James P. Perkoski and Maureen S. (Scullen) Perkoski, of North Attleboro. She was predeceased by her siblings: Oscar Mayer Jr., Clara Kilby, Robert Mayer, Corinne Sommer, Louis Mayer, and Raymond Mayer, and is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Friends and family are cordially invited to honor and remember April at a Visitation and Celebration of Life Gathering on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of North Attleboro, 75 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA.
Private burial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of April to the First Baptist Church of North Attleboro, 75 Park Street, North Attleboro, MA, 02760, of which she was a faithful member for 78 years.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200
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Dear John, May, June & families,
We were saddened to hear of April's passing. We remember her as such a joyful, happy person. The world has lost a lovely lady. Although your hearts are heavy at this sad time, please know others care. We send our deepest condolences to each of you.
Dan & Maureen Powell
February 17, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time.
Paul Medeiros
February 11, 2020
Dear John and Family,
I wanted to send my deepest condolences on behalf of the whole team here at CVS Pharmacy in Attleboro. April made me smile everytime she walked through the doors. Such an amazing woman. We spoke often of dance and she always made me laugh. She is one of kind and will always be in my heart. Im glad I got to hug her the last vist and she kissed me on my cheek and told me I was her favorite. April you will be deeply missed by everyone here. If you need anything I am always here for you John.
Jennifer Russo
February 11, 2020
Dear John and Family,
Deepest condolences.
Fondly,
Elaine Bedard
Elaine Bedard
February 9, 2020
To my friend April's family and friends.
Such an amazing individual all of these years. Her kindness,energy and very warm and caring personality was simply outstanding and will always be remembered by all. To know April is to Love her. We have shared many talks and discussions over the years and I will miss that a lot. Thankfully, April has been so blessed with such a devoted and loving husband John, and such a beautiful close family which she loved so dearly. So to all of you, I understand your pain with such a loss and may you all be given the strength and understanding to get through this heaviness in your hearts. April has left such beautiful memories that you all will share and she will be pain free. With all of Aprils talents and the love she has always shown, I believe GOD has many other important things for her to enjoy and to accomplish. Many blessings to you John and your family. With my sincerest Sympathy, Elaine
Elaine Schofield
February 7, 2020
Deepest sympathies and many blessings to you all.
Rick Leco
Rick Leco
February 7, 2020
Gay and Merry My sincere condolences to both of you. Your mother made a wonderful impact on a lot of people during her lifetime. May she rest in peace.
Paul Lambert, Sr.
February 7, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Remembering the wonderful times we shared as part of Dottie McKeon's dance recitals. So many years have passed, and yet these memories return so easily.
Denise Pinsonnault
February 7, 2020
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
The Staff of Dyer-Lake Funeral Home & Cremation Services
February 7, 2020
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