Carolyn "Kali" Louise Perkins, age 80, quietly passed away Aug. 14, 2015, in the afternoon, after spending the day surrounded by family and friends in her room at Quarry Hill in Camden.

Kali had miraculously fought off stage 4 breast cancer for more than 10 years, precious time on this earth that she was able to spend with all five of her grandchildren.

She enjoyed music, dancing, birds, laughter, coffee ice cream and visits from her many friends. She was remarkably upbeat. Anyone who called and got her answering machine will remember her words: "Peace and glorious sunshine to you!"

Kali grew up in Brewer and attended the University of Maine. She was a schoolteacher who met and married Ross Holt Jr. and then stayed home to raise their three children, Ross III, Dr. Gretchen Holt Allen and Greg. She later became a counselor, helping others with their struggles in life.

She was predeceased by her daughter, Dr. Gretchen Holt Allen; and survived by her sons, Ross III and his wife, Kathleen, and their two sons, John and Calvin, and Greg and his wife, Linda, and their two children, Drew and Julia; her son-in-law, Steve Allen; and her granddaughter, Rebecca Allen.

A memorial service celebrating Kali's life will be held Saturday Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 11 White St. in Rockland.