Raymond Perkins Jr.

Raymond Laforest Perkins Jr., 95 of Waldoboro, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Togus VA in Augusta. Raymond was born on December 21, 1927, to Raymond L. Perkins Sr. and Ruby M. (Dyer) Perkins.
Raymond attended local school until the 11th grade. Raymond served in the U.S. Army post war at Camp McGill in Japan until he was honorably discharged in 1947. Raymond worked as a welder at Industrial Cab Co. in Essex, Massachusetts and was the Property Manager at the Damariscotta YMCA until he retired.
Raymond enjoyed boating, collecting coins and even was the author of a book.
Raymond was very proud of the work he did to stop smoking in rest homes and hospitals. He was also proud that he built the last two houses that he lived in himself. In 1980 he established the Mid Coast Maine Promotion for Clean Indoor Air Organization and was an active advocate for non-smokers rights since 1973.
Raymond was a long-time member of the American Legion Post #149 in Waldoboro.
Raymond was predeceased by his wife Edna L. Verge Perkins.
Raymond is survived by his daughters Judith Lucier and husband Dennis of South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, Kathleen Silva of Beverly, Massachusetts and Linda Perkins of Ipswich, Massachusetts, sons Dana Perkins and wife Heidi of Georgetown, Massachusetts and Thomas Perkins of Hyannis, Massachusetts. Along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
There will be a time of visitation from 10am-11am on Thursday, August 17, 2023. A funeral service for Raymond will begin at 11am directly after the visiting hours. A burial at Shuman Cemetery in Waldoboro will take place directly after the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution in Raymond's honor to the American Lung Association PO Box 756 Osceola WI 54020-0756.
Hall's of Waldoboro has care of the arrangements. To extend online condolences, light a candle for Raymond or to share a story or picture please visit his Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.