Berlin, VT Percy Quentine Coppins, 90, of Weston's Trailor Park , Berlin and more recently of Woodridge Nursing Home died Friday, May 6, 2011. Percy was born in Montpelier on February 19, 1921 the son of Ray Elmer & Ada Lulu (Wheeler) Coppins. He received his education in Montpelier Schools and graduated from Montpelier High. Following his education he served in the United States Army during World War II from October 26, 1942 until his discharge on Feb. 1, 1946. He was stationed overseas and was in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a member of the VFW # 792, Montpelier. He married the former Arlean A. Demers in Berlin, VT on January 16, 1953. Mrs. Coppins pre-deceased him on August 11, 2006. Percy was a plumber for approximately 40 years, 20 of those years as a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 693. He retired in 1983. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, reading, watching sports, including New England Patriots, Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox and NASCAR and following his favorite driver, Bill Elliott. Survivors include his six children; Cheryl Blake, Hardwick, VT; Linda Bedard of Orange, VT; Bonnie Brassard, Orange, VT; Jane Collins, Williamstown, VT; Robert Coppins and William Coppins both of Virginia; 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Percy was predeceased by his wife, and two sisters, Betty Hudson and Beverly Schaefer. Calling hours will be Friday evening, May 13th from 6-8 pm at Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A grave-side memorial service with military honors will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 17th at Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, 118 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-4401. Those wishing to send on-line condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com and go to Percy's obituary.