Peter J. Hebert, DMD, 52, of Stowe, VT, and most recently of Waterbury Center, VT, passed away unexpectedly in Jacksonville, NC, while piloting his personal aircraft. Born in Manchester, CT, on April 9, 1959, he was the son of Jean-Louis Hebert and the late Pauline (Coulombe) Hebert. Peter was formerly married to Jeanne M. Grant for 26 years and has two daughters, Kristin M. Hebert and Allison J. Hebert.
Peter was a 1977 graduate of Manchester (CT) High School and continued his education at Boston University, graduating in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. He then enrolled at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine and graduated in 1985 as a Doctor of Dental Medicine. Peter began his practice with his father in Manchester, CT, which spanned 13 years, before moving to Vermont where he has practiced in Waterbury since 1997. He was an active member of the Waterbury and Stowe communities and a participant in the Vermont Dental Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Peter had a true zest for life and lived every second to the fullest. If not on the mountain skiing he could be seen in the air flying over the Green Mountains. Peter had many passions. Along with being an avid skier and aviator, he loved to bicycle on road and off, hike and backpack the world's mountains and ride his motorcycle.
He is fondly remembered by his family as a Renaissance man; he was industrious and a true craftsman in everything that he approached. An experienced aviator for over 25 years, Peter not only loved to fly but he also enjoyed building his own planes. Peter's positive attitude was contagious.
A believer in cutting edge dentistry, he brought his abilities, his knowledge and his compassion to his patients who in turn have expressed their gratitude and appreciation.
Peter is survived by Jeanne Grant Hebert of Stowe, VT; two daughters, Kristin M. Hebert of Bellingham, WA, and Allison J. Hebert of Stowe, VT; his father, Jean-Louis Hebert, DDS of Milwaukee, WI; a sister, Suzanne McNeill and her husband Matthew of Whitefish Bay, WI; a brother, Paul Hebert and his wife Sharon of Manchester, CT; and two nieces, Elizabeth and Jennifer McNeill of Whitefish Bay, WI.
He will be truly missed by the countless lives that he touched.
Services will be held from the Stowe (VT) Community Church on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 3 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted; rather memorial gifts would be appreciated to Operation Smile (www.operationsmile.org) or to Doctors Without Borders (www.doctorswithoutborders.org). To send online condolences please visit www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook. Assisting the family is the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Waterbury, VT.
