Leslie Marion (Pendexter) Perrone, 63, of Simsbury, beloved wife of Jerome Frank Perrone, Jr., died Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. She was born October 11, 1960 in New York City, daughter of the late John Fowler and Karla Marion (Dougan) Pendexter and had lived in Mattapoisett, MA for many years prior to moving to Simsbury 12 years ago. Leslie was a graduate of Darien CT High School, Colorado College, Class of 1982 and the University of Oregon, Class of 1992, having received a Master of Fine Arts Degree. Mrs. Perrone was an English Teacher in CT and MA for many years. She was a member of a local Writing Club and wrote “The Amethyst Sisters: Reflections on Life” published in 2023 and had enjoyed family time, swimming, travel, skiing, kayaking, fishing and the beach.

In addition to her loving husband of 23 years, she is survived by her son, Nathaniel J. Perrone and brother Geoffrey Pendexter and wife Elizabeth of North Hampton, NH, and brother Jay Pendexter and wife Vanessa of Framingham, MA and nephews Cole Pendexter and Mason Pendexter.

Calling hours will be held at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury on Saturday, January 13th from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. A reception will follow the visitation. Donations in her memory may be made to Metavivor.org by cicking here