Published in the April 20, 2018 edition

MELROSE — Mary Ann (Williams) Perkins, 78, passed away suddenly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on April 13, 2018. 

Mary Ann was born in Revere on November 3, 1939 to the late Frank and Elvera (Orlandello) Williams. She was raised in Revere and graduated from Revere High School. Mary Ann was a homemaker and has lived in Melrose for the past 40 years. She enjoyed spending time at home with her family and liked to play the lottery and scratch tickets.

She was the beloved wife of 48 years to James Perkins. Loving mother of the late Melissa Perkins. Caring sister of Elvera Knowton and her husband John of N.H., Ralph Williams and his late wife Valerie of Lynnfield, Frank Williams and his wife Naomi of West Virginia, and the late Anthony Williams and his wife Jackie of Peabody. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be private.