Theophile Clifford Perron

Theophile Clifford “Cliff” Perron, age 88, of Brimley, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2021, surrounded by his family at the Robert & Helen Ball Hospice House after a long battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease. He was born on May 9, 1933, to Theophile and Arbutus (Kirby) Perron in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

After graduation, Cliff joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. On August 18, 1956, he married the love of his life, Sylvia Smart. They had three boys: Reid, Larry, and James. After being widowed in 1991, he remarried Janet Sprecker on August 23, 1997.

For many years Cliff worked as a mechanic/body repairman, as well as owned and operated Perron’s Body Shop until his retirement. His passions included working in the garage, doing home remodeling, trips to the casino, playing bingo and many card games. He also enjoyed travelling to Lakeland, Florida during the cold U.P. winters.

Cliff is survived by his children; Reid (Rochelle) Perron, Larry (Mary) Perron, and James (Patricia) Perron all of Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Grandchildren; Melanie (Timothy) McBride, Tyler Perron (Kali Brosco), Jacob (Melissa) Perron, Christina Perron (Mike Dolkey), Hailey Perron (Denver Pierce), all of Sault Ste. Marie, and Noelle (Tanner) Swayne, of Woodstock, Georgia. He is also survived by his eight great-grandchildren: Jillian, Caleb, Landon, Silas, Scarlett, Cecelia, Sophia, and Laurel. Additionally, he has one surviving sister, Marlene (Ted) Cearlock of Port Sanilac, MI and many nieces and nephews.

Cliff is predeceased by his parents, Theophile and Arbutus Perron; Spouses Sylvia (Smart) Perron and Janet (Sprecker) Perron, as well as two brothers, Ernest (Elaine) Perron and John “Jack” Perron, and two sisters, Francis Horka and Malvenia (Melvin) Cryderman.

No public services will be held. It was Sylvia and Cliff’s wishes to have their ashes spread together on the family property in Brimley, Michigan. The family will privately gather to see that their wishes are fulfilled, and they are reunited once again. C. S. Mulder Funeral Home is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials or donations can be made to Hospice of the EUP. The family would like to thank all the wonderful healthcare workers that assisted our family during this difficult time.