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Duane F. Perron
May 08, 2008

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DRACUT - Duane F. Perron, 75, a resident of Dracut, died Thursday May 8th at his home surrounded by his family, following a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was the beloved husband of Mildred G. (Thompson) Perron to whom he was married for 54 years.

He was born in Iloilo on Panay Island in the Philippines on August 13, 1932, and was the son of missionary parents the late Rev. Donald and Evelyn (Potvin) Perron. He came to the United States at the age of six and received his early education around the country. He was a graduate of Northfield Mount Hermon School in Northfield, MA and the Masschusetts College of Pharmacy in Boston.

Mr. Perron served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict stationed aboard the USS Breckenridge.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years as a pharmacist by Page's Drug Store. Earlier in his career he had been employed by Dracut Center Pharmacy and Alexis Pharmacy in Lowell.

Mr. Perron was an avid reader.

In addition to his wife he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law Donald W. and Crystal Perron of Westminster, Mark C. and Linda Perron of Hudson, NH, and Kevin S. and Helen Perron of Townsend; two daughters and sons-in-law Laurie G. and Philip Berard, and Tammie L. and Mark Bedard all of Drauct; thirteen grandchildren Rebecca, Katrina, Michael, Alanna, Meghan, Matthew and Benjamin Perron, David, William, Andrew and Amy Berard, and Jordan and Joshua Bedard; great grandchildren Hannah and Havilah Charette; and good friend Lynda Tocci .

Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Monday from 4 until 8 PM. His Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11AM at the Fifth Street Baptist Church in Lowell. Burial in Oakland Cemetery in Dracut. Those who wish may make memorial contributons to Lowell Hospice and VNA PO Box 1965 Lowell, MA 01853-1965.

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Dracut, MA 01826
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