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Born: April 26, 1936 |
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Death: June 22, 2012 |
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George E. Parent
April 26, 1936 -
June 22, 2012
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Southbridge
George E. Parent, 76, peacefully passed away at home early Friday morning, June 22, 2012, his loving family at his side. He leaves his devoted wife of 56 years, Patricia A. (Moran) Parent; four sons, Kurt and his wife Sharon of Woodstock, CT, Kevin and his wife Fran of Baytown, TX, Kent and his wife Darlene of Hendersonville, NC, Kile and his wife Laureen of Warren, MA and one daughter, Lorrie Jeskey and her husband Alan, Sturbridge. He also leaves 16 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren whom he cherished. Mr. Parent is survived by one brother, Richard Parent of Milford, CT and four sisters, Paulene Parent of West Palm Beach, FL, Lucille Proulx and Anita Parent, both of Southbridge, and Marie Curran of Norwich, CT. A brother, Paul Parent, predeceased him.
Born in Worcester on April 26, 1936 to Emile and Rita (Richards), George was a lifelong resident of Southbridge. George owned and operated several businesses in his lifetime including Five Acre Farm and Greenhouse, and The Pine Shop where he created and sold fine handmade furniture. As a carpenter contractor he was also responsible for the construction of several homes and many renovations in the Southbridge area. Though woodworking was his passion, he was often found working in his woodshop until the wee hours, he also loved animals, spending several years managing a local thoroughbred horse farm.
Always cheerful and generous, George was quick with a joke and always available to help anyone who asked. George was well known for his services to the town of Southbridge. He spent forty-three years on the Southbridge Conservation Commission and was one of the original founding members. Over the years George was also on the Agricultural Committee and volunteered for a variety of behind the scenes tasks around town. In April 2011 the Southbridge Town Council formally recognized George for his outstanding lifelong service with a special award. George could not have been more proud than The Southbridge Evening News reported on the award, dubbing him “Mr. Southbridge”!
A funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, from the Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton Street, Southbridge with a Mass of Christian Burial following at 10AM, in the Notre Dame Church of the Blessed John Paul II Parish, 446 Main Street, Southbridge. Friends are invited to visit with Mr. Parent’s family Monday evening, June 25th between the hours of 6-8PM, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Blessed John Paul II Parish Food Pantry at 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.
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