Shirley O. Player of Masonicare, Wallingford died on May 24, 2010 at the age of 89 years old. She was the wife of the late Vernal (Vern) J. Player. Mrs. Player was born in Holland, Vermont to the late Carlton and Evelyn Perkins. She spent her early years in Baldwin Mills, Quebec, Canada, before moving permanently to Connecticut. She is survived by her two sons and their families, Thomas(Rachela)Player of Chalfont PA and Rodney(Carol)Player of The Villages FL. Her three grandchildren are Kelly(Chris)Massaro, David(Emily)Player and Jennifer Player. She was Great Grandmother to Jared Player, Rory Pottinger, Christian and Ava Massaro. Shirley is survived by siblings Maurice Perkins of Winnipeg, Manitoba; Iris Champagne of Ayers Cliff, Quebec; and Lyndol Perkins of Cornwall, Ontario. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews in both the USA and Canada. She was predeceased by Carroll Perkins, Kenneth Perkins, Ted Perkins, Helen Smith and Lucille(Wallace)Silverthorn. Shirley was very active with St. John Episcopal Church of North Haven in their Women’s Organization for many years. She was also a member of Women Aglow, New Haven Chapter, and the Red Hat Ladies. Her last years were spent at Masonicare where she participated in many activities and enjoyed the friendships she shared with fellow residents.