Perkins, McEwan

It is with a sad heart that the family of McEwan (Mac) Perkins announces his death on February 14, 2024 in Naples, Florida. Mac was born in Albany, New York on Labor Day of 1945 and was raised In Wayland, Mass for his formative years where he developed his love of hunting, fishing, ice hockey and baseball. Mac is survived by his wife of 49 years, Levette Perkins, and his sons, Clinton Downey of Naples, Jonathon Downey of Atlanta, Ga and his Grandson, Kyle Downey of Miami, Florida. He is also survived by his sisters Lyn Syz of Montpelier, VT, Susan Parker of Atlanta, GA and Brother, John Perkins of New Haven, VT. He was preceded in death by his brother, Evan Perkins.

Mac attended Belmont Hill School in Belmont Mass where he excelled at hockey and was the captain of the varsity team. He graduated in 1963 and headed off to Dartmouth to play hockey, which he did for two years before joining the United States Army and serving in Vietnam. After his commitment to the Army, Mac returned to Dartmouth and graduated in 1969.

Mac's business career was varied and fun for him. He started in the trust Department of CBT, from there to a stockbroker at Paine Webber and moved on to running small companies and law firms in the Hartford area. In spite of an indifferent business career, Mac was able to accumulate assets in the middle 5 figures which enabled him to pursue a life of golf and fishing in Naples, FL.

Mac's love of golf and its history was enormous and well known. He made 11 separate trips to Ireland where he managed to play 10 to 12 different courses each time. Mac's highlights ranged from 5 holes in one (two at The Imperial Golf ) to winning the International Four Ball Tournament at St. Andrews with three of his friends , and even having first heart attack at the age of 51 at Coene Schabel in Ireland. Through all of the highs and lows . golf was always an important piece of Mac's Life.

At one time or another Mac belonged to The Tankandhossen Fishing Club in Vernon, CT, The Black Hall Country Club in Lyme, CT, The Hartford Golf Club in West Hartford, CT The Dorset Field and Golf Club in Dorset, VT, and The Imperial Golf Club in Naples, ,FL. Mac was also a life-time member of Video Galaxy.

In Accordance with Mac's wishes there will be no service. His family wishes to thank both NCH (south) and Avow Hospice for their loving and kind care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Belmont Hill School – Scholarship Fund at 350 Prospect Street, Belmont, MA 02478