Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron

Waterbury, VT

Dr. Michelle Leigh Perron "Michelle" age 56, beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, friend, and

dedicated medical provider passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2024, at home in Waterbury,

Vermont. Michelle embodied how to live a life grounded in caring, compassion, and love.

Michelle was born on March 23, 1968, in Northfield, Vermont. She was the beloved daughter of

Winston "Win" and Marylou Perron. Michelle grew up in Montpelier and graduated from

Montpelier High School in 1986. She also graduated from Colby College, Waterville Maine. She

later graduated from the UVM College of Medicine. Michelle's greatest passion in life was being

a pediatrician. Michelle was a dedicated partner in the Timberlane Pediatrics Group providing

care for many families in the community. She exemplified her passion for her work and care for

others through her focus, commitment, and tireless dedication.

Michelle was always driving herself to improve and succeed. In school, she stayed focused on

learning and the result was good grades, the reward was knowledge. She pushed herself and

her teammates whether on the basketball court, or the softball diamond. She was inspired to

follow her Grandmother Clark, "Ginn" who lived with the family, to pursue a career in the

medical field. Ginn spent her life as a nurse serving others and baking for the family, two

passions Michelle carried on in her life. She would take care of all her patients, get home late,

and still find the time to make homemade birthday cakes for her nieces and nephews or that

famous Christmas tree bread for Christmas morning. These behaviors were core to who she

was, both growing up and as an adult. Who she was at heart never changed for Michelle.

On August 21, 2010, Michelle married James Percy "Jim" and they made their home in

Waterbury, Vermont. Michelle and Jim shared their home with Michelle's parents and many

"canine and feline" children. Michelle and Jim graciously offered their home as the gathering

place for Thanksgiving and other family events. Michelle was the consummate homemaker AKA

Superwoman, too. Over the years, many nieces, nephews, and cousins from all parts of the

family attended her cookie-making sessions while elders enjoyed her rum balls. Other hobbies

and interests included gardening along with her adoring pets Booker, Brise, Bruce, and Baxter.

Survivors include her parents Win and Marylou Perron, husband Jim Percy, and brother Kevin

Perron and his wife Christine along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Arrangements are in the care of Guare and Sons Funeral Home of Montpelier, Vermont.

Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 30th from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT 05602.

The family will have a private interment ceremony at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting local charities that were important to Michelle.

You can make memorial contributions in Memory of Michelle Leigh Perron, MD:

UVM Children's Hospital

University of Vermont Medical Center

111 Colchester Ave

Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 656-2887

https://www.uvmhealth.org/childrens-hospital/support-vermont-childrens-hospital

Central Vermont Humane Society

1589 VT Route 14 South

East Montpelier, VT 05651

(802) 476-3811, Ext 104

https://centralvermonthumane.org/donate-now/