Patricia M. Parlette

1954 - 2025

Patricia Margaret Parlette passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025 at Saint Francis Hospital with her family by her side. Born February 9, 1954 in Stamford, CT she was the beloved daughter of Audrey Wynn Parlette and Richard C Parlette Sr. Before becoming a long time resident of Mansfield, Patti was a graduate of Masuk High School in Monroe, Class of 1972 and studied French and German at the University of Connecticut, Class of 1976.

Her love of languages and UConn continued throughout her life, where she worked as a dedicated Administrative Coordinator in the Literatures, Cultures, and Languages Department for over thirty years and helped to start multiple scholarships for students. UConn was a place she treasured dearly, and through her job, she was able to meet people from around the world and form many life-long friendships. 

She had a hunger to make the world a more caring place and always strived for peace and love for all. She had many passions in her life, but none more important than her family. She dedicated much of her time to supporting her sons, often spending countless hours freezing in local ice rinks. Patti was always quick to donate her time and money to others, including 15 years as the Treasurer of Columbia Youth Hockey.

Patti had a passion for music and enjoyed a wide range of artists, but nothing compared to her love for the music of Joni Mitchell. A self-proclaimed expert of “Joni-ology,” and a proud contributor to the book, Gathered Light: The Poetry of Joni Mitchell’s Songs, she was an encyclopedia of Joni lyrics, seamlessly weaving quotes into any conversation. So in true Patti style, don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone. I wish we had more time and there are so many things I would have done, but clouds got in my way, but laughing and crying, you know it's the same release. However, it comforts us to know that the good go to Heaven and she is in a better place.

Patti is survived by her devoted sons, Christopher and Michael, along with their wives Ashley and Candace. She will be deeply missed by her five grandchildren, brothers Richard (UT) and Peter (CA), her cherished cousin Holly Hussey Boutwell (CT), many beloved nieces and nephews, and countless close and dear friends. Patti is predeceased by her parents, as well as her brother Christopher Parlette Sr.

In accordance with her wishes, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online condolences and any personal stories of Patti are encouraged to be shared on her obituary page. 

In lieu of flowers and to honor her charitable character, memorial donations may be made to the scholarship fund that Patti founded and took great pride in to promote Human Rights and Peace: The Parlette Peace Prize. To donate to this fund in her honor, you can go to the UConn Foundation website at https://www.foundation.uconn.edu. When submitting your donation, please select “Give Now,” and type “The Parlette Peace Prize” in the “Area of Support” section.