Edward Perkins, 78 years old passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Oswego Hospital. He was born in Fair Haven, New York to the late Kenneth and Lillie B. Pitts Perkins.

Ed was predeceased by his wife, Pattie Graham Perkins in 1996. His brother Arthur Pitts in 1999. His sister Nancy Saunders in 1967. His father Kenneth in 1974 and mother Lillie in 2000.

He worked for New York State Parks and Recreation Department at Fair Haven State Park as a laborer for over 30 years until his retirement in 1995. Edward was an avid ice fisherman, hunter and trapper. He owned and operated Perkins Lawnmower Sales and Services until 1997. Prior to working at the State Park he worked for McQueens Brothers in Wolcott, delivered milk to the seasonal cottages for Wilkinson Dairy Bar.

Edward is survived by three children Mark (Donna), Robert (Melana) and daughter Gail (Mike) Dodski all of Fair Haven. Two former daughter-in laws Theresa Delaney and Lenora Pennimen. Four grandchildren Nicholas (Samantha) Perkins of Fair Haven, Joshua (Heaven) Perkins of Baldwinsville, Matthew and Patrick (Makenzie Parkhurst) Dodski of Fair Haven. Two great grandsons Owen and Jaxon Perkins of Fair Haven. His sister-n-law Mary Pitts, brother Franklin (Beverly) Perkins of Sterling, sister Janice (Bill) Hardy of Fair Haven, sister Alice (Tom) Bigelow, brother Tom (Gail) Perkins, sister in law Patsy Sharpe of Sodus, and Sandy Stewart of Wilson, North Carolina and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Monday March 11, 2019 from 4:00PM-6:00PM with a service to follow at 6:00PM. Spring Burial will be in Springbrook Cemetery.

Donations can be made to Fair Haven Fire Department, PO Box 334 Fair Haven, New York, 13064 or the animal rescue/shelter of your choice.