She is also survived by her brother, Ralph P. Parks of Watertown; her sister-in-law, Catherine H. Hughes of Waltham; and by several nieces and nephews.

Born in Waltham on October 9, 1941, she was  the daughter of the late Ralph S. Parks and Mildred (Pennell) Parks.

Pearline has been a resident of Wayland for over 34 years and also enjoyed spending her summers with her family in Osterville. She loved to spend time at craft fairs and was a longtime supporter of Buddy Dog Humane Society in Sudbury.

Memorial Visitations were held on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Bryant Memorial Chapel of the John C. Bryant Funeral Home, 56 Pemberton Rd (Off Rte 30), Wayland.

A Memorial Service celebrating Pearline’s life will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 5 Damon St (corner of Rte 27 and Damon St.) Wayland. Interment will be private in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Watertown.

In lieu of flowers, her family suggests gifts in her memory may be sent to the Community United Methodist Church or the Osterville United Methodist Church, 57 Pond St., Osterville, MA 02655.

For more information, to read the complete obituary, or to leave an online condolence, please visit the John C. Bryant Funeral Home.