Saratoga Springs, NY - Myrtle M. (Bentley) Perkins, formerly of 8 Peck Ave, passed away Saturday (Nov. 14, 2009) at the Wesley Health Care Center, Lawrence Street, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 85. Born on May 7, 1924 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Emma C. (Wren) Bentley. An employee at the former Thompson's Laundry prior to her marriage to Clarence J. Perkins in September of 1946, she also worked at Wesley's after the children had grown, retiring in 1987. A lifelong resident of this city, she was a member of the United Methodist Church of Saratoga Springs. Mrs. Perkins was devoted to her family and loved working in her yard. Her husband, Clarence J. Perkins died in 1971 and she was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, John and William Bentley. Survivors include her three children, Ellen M. Perkins (Warren Brann) of Groton, CT, Donna L. Swartwout (Gary) of Schuylerville and Raymond A. Perkins (Angie Hether) of Ballston Spa; 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; a sister in law, Peggy Bentley and several cousins. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6 pm Tuesday (Nov. 17, 2009) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Funeral services will be 10am Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.