NOBLEBORO - Florence Hilda (Pierce) Perkins, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 8, 2012. Florence was born in Hallowell in 1920, the daughter of Carl F. Pierce and Annie May Rollins Pierce.

She grew up in Hallowell, was active in the Grange, and graduated from Hallowell High School. She also graduated from Gates Business College in Augusta. She then worked at Depositors Trust in Hallowell, rising to the position of assistant bank manager.

On June 23, 1946, Florence married Richard E. Perkins. They began their wonderful married life of moving between various towns in Maine, Massachusetts, and even a period of time in Costa Rica as Richard progressed in his career. She always became involved in her children's school activities and in her local church.

Starting when her children were growing up and continuing until a few years ago, she enjoyed family trips (camping and otherwise) throughout the continental U.S. She and Richard also visited Hawaii and Alaska, and places such as Brazil, Majorca, Spain, Austria, Germany and England.

She was predeceased by her sister, Lucille Velmer Pierce; and her brothers, Lawrence Carl Pierce, Richard Lloyd Pierce, Elmore Lee Pierce and Kenneth Frederick Pierce.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Richard E. Perkins; as well as her daughter, Alice H. Smith, and husband, Dennis; son Dana R. Perkins and wife, Shari, and their sons, Benjamin and Shannon. (Morning Sentinel 12/12/2012)