Perkins, Carlton "Marty"

Carlton Martin "Marty" Perkins, 81, of Windsor, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Marty was born in Hartford, the son of the late F. Carlton and Williamina (Martin) Perkins. Marty graduated from Windsor High School, received his Associate's Degree, and went to work for Travelers Insurance Company. While there, Marty was drafted and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco, CA. Marty returned to Connecticut and to Travelers, where he was employed as a Supervisor/Data Processor, retiring after many years of service. In his retirement, he took care of the Ice-Skating rink and mowed the lawn at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor.

Marty was a loving son, nephew, cousin, and dear friend. He will be remembered as a man who was giving, caring, and appreciated the simple things in life. Marty was extremely dedicated to taking care of his mother after his father passed in the 80s, which he did faithfully, with dignity and humor, in their family home until the day she passed. He was a true Scotsman who was very opinionated and set in his ways; and was a faithful and wonderful friend who would do anything for anyone. Marty loved the Yankees and every Spring he would travel to Florida for their Spring Training; and he also enjoyed watching them play in New York. He loved spending summer vacations in Castine, ME, where they had a small family cabin on the beach, and he enjoyed taking his sailboat out on the ocean and visiting with family. Marty will also be remembered for his great sense of humor and how he enjoyed spending time with his good friends.

One of Marty's greatest joys and personal accomplishments was being a member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. Marty was well respected in the community and had a great reputation as a Volunteer Firefighter. He never hesitated to take the necessary risks that his job entailed and believed in duty and service to the community of Windsor. Marty was a trained firefighter, drove the fire trucks, trained new volunteers, and was an all-around wealth of knowledge and a resource for the entire fire department. He served as a Captain and Treasurer, marched in the parades, and participated in the annual Christmas Tree Drive. There was nothing Marty would not do for his fellow firefighters and the people of the community he served. After he retired, his role became more administrative and he kept the fire department running like a well-oiled machine, always making sure they had the right supplies, equipment, and maintained a positive presence in the community. Marty will truly be missed by all his brother firefighters.

Marty is survived by his cousins, Ann Lovely, Bruce Mortimer, Frances Clark, Robert Clark, Jr., John Clark, Andrea Perkins Dyer, Chris Perkins, and Ted Perkins; his close friends who were like family to him, Donna Hall, Lee Wilbur, Mona Fitzgerald, Francis Marks, Kevin Walsh, and Jay Bianchi; his close “brothers” at the fire station; other extended family on his mother's side; and dear friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his uncles, Alan and Glenn Perkins; aunts, Doris Lovely, Anita Mortimer, and Mary Emma Clark; and his cousins, Sally Phillips and Jean Kearns.

Marty's family would like to thank his beloved caregiver, Bogumiila "Mila" Novak, who treated him like family and was with him when he passed.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 12 p.m., at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave., Windsor. Burial, with Military Honors and Fire Department Honors, will follow at Windsor Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Windsor Fire Company, PO Box 128, Windsor, CT 06095. To read the full obituary or leave a condolence for his family, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com