Mariel L. Hamilton Perkins

Mariel L. Hamilton Perkins

AVOCA – Mariel L. Hamilton Perkins, 86, passed away Friday (Sept. 10, 2021) at the Steuben Centers in Bath.

Born in Wellsville, NY on Aug. 10, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Weldon and Marie (Shaner) Maxson. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by her first husband, John Hamilton.

Mariel grew up in Bolivar and was a graduate of Bolivar Central School and Penn State University. She retired as a medical technologist from the Bath VA Center after 30 years of employment.

For 50 plus years Mariel was a member of the Avoca United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school.

She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who looked forward to Sunday dinners with her family. In her earlier years she was involved with the Cub Scouts and the Avoca Historical Society. Mariel enjoyed scrap booking, traveling and golf.

Her loving family includes her three sons, David (Donna) Hamilton of Florida, Dennis (Barb) Hamilton of North Carolina and Dan (Sandi) Hamilton of Avoca; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are 4-7 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 21, 2021) at the Avoca United Methodist Church, 8593 Jacobs Ladder Road, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Sept. 22, 2021). Private interment will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in her memory to the Avoca Unite Methodist Church, 8593 Jacobs Ladder Road, Avoca, NY 14809.

The Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St., Avoca is honored to assist Mariel’s family with the arrangements.