Edward A. Perkins Sr.

February 25, 1929 - August 15, 2017

Edward A. Perkins, Sr. of Speculator died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 15th, after a long illness. Ed was born in Northville, NY on February 25th, 1929 to Ashley and Henrietta Perkins. He grew up in Speculator, attending Lake Pleasant Central and Wells Central Schools. He graduated from Wells in 1946. Subsequently, Ed attended Ithaca College. He graduated in 1952 with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education and later earned his Master's Degree from Ithaca College. On September 9, 1950, Ed married the former Marie "Midge" Osborne of Speculator. Ed served in the US Army from the fall of 1952 until the summer of 1954 and was stationed in Korea from March 1953 until his discharge. Ed and his family moved to Ovid, NY where he taught Phys Ed at Ovid Central School from 1955 to 1961. During that time he and his family forged lifelong friendships which he greatly treasured. In 1961, Ed and family returned to Speculator where he taught Phys Ed at Lake Pleasant Central School and Piseco Common School until 1974 when he became Supervising Principal at Lake Pleasant Central School, retiring in 1984. Ed was a member of the Speculator Volunteer Fire Department and was much involved for most of his adult life In addition to his parents; Ed was pre-deceased by his older brother, George Perkins He is survived by his wife and children: Sharon Cain of Lake Worth, Florida (Larry) and Edward Perkins, Jr. of Ashland, Massachusetts (Michael Albert). Additionally he is survived by his brother Thomas, several cousins, many nieces and nephews as well as their children and grandchildren. In honor of Ed's wishes, there will be no service or calling hours. He will be cremated and his ashes will be interred in the Speculator Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Anyone wishing to do so may make a donation to the Speculator Volunteer Fire Department, the Speculator Ambulance Corps or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the care of the Northville Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.