Nancy Foster Perkins, 94, passed peacefully at Walbridge Farm in the care of her wonderful team of caregivers on January 21, 2022.  Born July 2, 1927 in New York City, she was raised in Portland, Maine as the only child of her single mother, Jessie L. Foster, a Librarian and bookshop owner. Nancy attended the University of Maine where she earned a degree in Elementary Education and met her husband George W. Perkins, Jr. After graduating, she taught school for a year.  Then she and George were married in Portland, Maine on July 1,1950.   They moved directly to Millbrook, NY where they created and operated Walbridge Farm, producer of National Champion black angus cattle. Nancy was known for her ferocity on the tennis court, being the life of a party and knowing her own mind.  In her last decades she was a quiet but transformational supporter of countless charities in the Millbrook community.  Even as most of her contributions were done anonymously, the impact of her giving was immense for Dutchess County schools, churches, libraries, community centers, land preservation, scientific research, not to mention her enduring support for local fire and rescue squads.  She was predeceased by her son, George W. Perkins III and her husband George W. Perkins, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer P. Speers. A funeral service will be held at Lyall Memorial Federated Church, Millbrook, New York, at 11:00am, February 2, 2022.  In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Dutchess Land Conservancy.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Allen Funeral Home, Millbrook