Barbara Claire Perkins, 89, of Barton, Vermont passed away on April 30, 2025 at her home.

She was born to Lawrence Sr. and Dorothy (Labor) Sicard on September 16, 1935.

On July 11, 1953 she married Raymond Perkins, Sr. who predeceased her after 40 years of marriage.

Barbara graduated from Barton Academy and Vermont School of nursing. She worked at the Franklyn Store in Barton, the Orleans Clinic and as a school nurse at St. Paul's School in Barton.

She enjoyed traveling and spending winters at her home in Florida. Most of all she loved being with her family.

She is survived by her eight children: Mary (Nathan) Wells, Ray Jr. (Mary) Perkins, Bill Perkins, Mike (Crystal) Perkins, Nancy (Eric) Lanou, Timothy (Anita) Perkins, Robert (Sue) Perkins, Jonathan (Stephanie) Perkins.

21 grandchildren: Derek (Britney), Erin, Morgan, (Hannah), Jeremy (Amanda), Jason (Stephanie), Kristen, Kendra, Nick (Amanda), Shannon (Beb), Shane (Shannon), Greg, Lindsey, Laura (Scott), Dana (Tiffany), Megen (Alejandro), Kyle, Lauren, Dominic (Hannah) Brennan, Emma (Nathaniel), and Hunter.

22 great-grandchildren: Dylan, Kamryn, Mia, Aidan, Rowyn, Hazel, Eleanor, Kaelani, Muse, Merritt, Tyler, Thea, Cullin, Isabella, Cooper, Kyler, Masyn, Mateo, Nicolas, Clara, Sawyer, and Wesley

3 great-great grandchildren: Teagan, Alden, Aria

Siblings: Michael (Carole) Sicard, Susan Sicard, Judie Fitzpatrick, Terry (Christine) Sicard, and Patti (Gary) Royer

Sisters in law: Shirley, Penny and Priscilla

Also survive by in-laws: Larry (Judy) Perkins, Avis (Earle) Elliott, and Betty (Francis) Simons. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by long- time companion Carroll Larocque, a very special daughter-in-law Faye Perkins and infant granddaughter Leah Wells, siblings: Lawrence Jr Sicard, David Sicard, James Sicard, and Elizabeth Diette.

Brothers in law: Armand Diette and Peter Fitzpatrick.

Thank you so much to Kim and Carlene who made it possible for mom to be in her home. We appreciate your loving care. Thank you to Chelsea and Tricia from VNA for their kindness and compassion toward mom and her family.

Graveside service will be held at Lake View Cemetery in Westmore, Vermont on May 10th at 1:00. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.