It is with great sadness that the Perron family announces the passing of Richard Earl Perron, 79, of Glover on April 17th, 2024, in the farmhouse where he was born and raised. Richard was born on September 13th, 1944 to Ernest and Maria Perron. He graduated from Barton Academy in 1963, and then entered the US Navy where he spent the next 4 years until honorably discharged.  He was extremely proud of his military "career," serving as signalman on the Intrepid where he did two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. After being discharged he worked at the Atlantic Wire Company in Connecticut, and then returned to Vermont in 1972 when he met his "soulmate," Marilyn Richardson, and they were married a year later. Together they raised three children, Nelson, Phillip and Monique, creating many beautiful and cherished memories. Rick worked at Lyndon State College for 26 years before his retirement in 2007. He was most proud of the fact that all three children graduated from the University of Vermont and chose careers that they loved. His seven grandchildren were the pride of his life.  He loved to tell you where each family was, what they were doing, and all they accomplished.

Richard was predeceased by seven brothers and four sisters:  Marcel, Leo, Louis, Jacques, Eddie, Walter, Alan, Jean, Martha, Rita, and Rachel.  Surviving siblings include Nelson Perron of Arizona, and his wife, Ginny, Estelle Parmeter of Massachusetts, Yolande Chamberlain of Lyndonville, and Cecile Davignon of New Hampshire, and her husband, Ernest.

Richard is survived by his wife, Marilyn, sons Nelson and wife Amy, Phillip and wife Leanne, and daughter Monique Schneider and husband Charles. Grandchildren include :  Audrey, Lucas, Samantha, Adeleide, Madelynne, Adam and Sebastian. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 16th, at the Shadow Lake Farm where he was born and raised.  It will be a time of reminiscing, celebrating and honoring the wonderful life of a very special man.  Richard had a beautiful voice and sang at many weddings, talent shows, in church, and at funerals.  He also played the harmonica, and could he jig!  His smile, sense of humor, and stories of a farm boy are going to be greatly missed.  The family invites you to come to the celebration of Rick's life on Sunday, June 16th beginning at 11:00  at Shadow Lake Farm in Glover.  There will be full military honors.  All are welcome, bring a dish, a story, and maybe even a song or poem to share.  The family is so appreciative of all the Glover Ambulance did for Rick during this difficult time, and ask that IF you would like to make a donation in honor of Rick to do so to the Glover Ambulance, 48 County Road, Unit 64, West Glover, VT 05875