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Alice was born on April 28, 1925 in Queens, NY to Kathryn (Brandt) and Frederick Emil Neef. Alice was raised in Scarsdale, NY, attended Middlebury College, and made Middlebury her home for close to 75 years.
Alice was predeceased by her husband of 54 years, Gordon C. Perine, her brother Frederick and two sisters, Dorothy and Kathryn. She is survived by her four children, Everett "Perry" (Lynn Hassouna) of North Falmouth, MA, Ken (Carolyn) of Middlebury, Sue of Middlebury, and Ron (Heidi Lamar) of West Simsbury, CT; 8 grandchildren, Meg and Vivian (Perry), Chandler, Jennifer Quinn, Kristi Ryan, and Kate Livesay (Ken), Nikki Cabral and Em (Ron); and 13 great-grandchildren.
Alice was a life-long English and Language Arts teacher. She taught in Fair Haven and Vergennes in the early years but most of her 26-year career was teaching English at Middlebury Union High School. Alice was an active leader in the teachers' union on both the state and national levels. Upon her retirement in 1988, she re-focused her energy and time to community service, notably with the United Way and the Henry Sheldon Museum.
Family and friends recently joined Alice to celebrate her life and legacy on her 100th birthday. In light of that, the family has chosen not to have a memorial service. A private graveside committal for the immediate family will be held at Middlebury Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Eastview staff for the loving care and compassion they provided Alice over the last 4 years and to Addison County Home Health and Hospice for the guidance and grace shared in Alice's final days.
Memorial contributions in Alice's name may be made to Addison County Home Health and Hospice, 254 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven, VT 05472 or Eastview at Middlebury, 100 Eastview Terrace, Middlebury, VT 05753.
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Pam Nessen Karlin
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Perine (as she always was to me) was such a special teacher! I am so terribly sorry for her family at this loss - and grateful for the time I and my Junior High peers got to spend with her reading Shakespeare, parsing sentences, and being treated with such kindness. Mrs. Perine went above and beyond - staying late for a couple of months when this puny 8th grader decided to write and direct a play and needed a teacher to chaperone us. May her memory be for a blessing always. Pam Nessen Karlin
Sarah Soule
May 20, 2025
I recently met Mrs. Perine while on a class trip with MUHS students to meet with Eastview residents as a part of a class. Her great granddaughter, her namesake, was one of the students. A truly special moment in so many ways. I've known her daughter in law Carolyn for a very long time and I send my best wishes to the whole family. What a full and rewarding life. She leaves a lasting legacy to the town of Middlebury and all of Addison County. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet her.
Hudson Tilford
May 20, 2025
I enjoyed Mrs Perine in senior english. A long life well lived!
Rodney Bicknell
May 20, 2025
Condolences to the Perine family!
She was a great lady and friend.
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Tammy Dragon-Nadeau
May 20, 2025
Mrs. Perine was one of my favorite teachers!
Jorene and Bucky Doria
May 20, 2025
Our thoughts are with the Perine family.
Alice was indeed loved by many.
Jorene and Bucky Doria
Judi (Butterfield) Pelletier
May 20, 2025
Many years ago I had Mrs. Perine for my English teacher. She was a joy, always with a smile and kind words for all. I only hope that I was able to incorporate some of her caring ways into my teaching of language arts at the 5/6 grade level. May you rest in peace after a long life.
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