Marie B. Perrigo

BARRE - Marie Burke Perrigo, 91, of Lincoln House died Sunday, November 13, 2016 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
Marie was born on May 14, 1925 in Barre to Alden and Mae (Paul) Burke. She was a lifelong resident of Barre, spending most of her life living at 24 Patterson Street.
Marie graduated from Spaulding High School in 1943 and was always actively involved in class reunions and other activities.
In 1951 she married Harry Perrigo. He predeceased her in 1986.
She was a member of St. Monica’s Church and the Catholic Daughters of America as well as an active volunteer at St. Monica’s School and Marian High School.
Marie was employed by Paige & Campbell Insurance Company until 1952. In the following years she was a full time homemaker until returning to work briefly in 1978 for the State of Vermont Unemployment Office.
Marie leaves four children; Ann (Ron) Morissette of Centennial, CO, Michael (Jean) Perrigo of Barre, Lynn (Dave) Crocker of Kennebunkport, ME, and Margaret (Brian) Pellon of Conroe, TX, and a sister Margaret (Earl) Morton of Beaumont, CA, nieces, a nephew and several cousins.
She also leaves nine grandchildren; Elizabeth Rowe, Laura Gallup and Ryan Morissette of Colorado, Joel Perrigo of Northfield, Kimberly Powers of East Barre, Caitlin Grady of Chesterfield, NH, Christina Porter of Portland, ME, Michael Pellon of Conroe, TX and Jennifer Pellon of Houma, LA. She is also survived by seventeen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, Marie was predeceased by her brother, James P. Burke and a granddaughter Katherine Pellon.
Marie also enjoyed many years of special friendships with lifelong friends.
For the past five years, Marie has resided at Lincoln House in Barre and received excellent care from many wonderful staff members. In lieu of flowers we ask that contributions in her name be made to the Lincoln House Activity Fund, 120 Hill Street, Barre, VT 05641. Her graveside service will be on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in Hope Cemetery in Barre. There are no calling hours. Everyone is welcome. The family is planning a celebration of her life at a later date in 2017.