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Rickey Esto
August 9, 2025
I love you my Brother and miss you every day.
Rickey
Consuelo Díaz
August 12, 2024
Missing him everytime I admire NATURE! Always in my heart.The Newsletter
keeps him alive,and I am grateful.Rest In Peace,dear friend.
Consuelo Díaz
Cape Cod,Massachusetts
Tom Doiron, Gardner, Mass.
August 11, 2024
Avid listener. No green thumb. Miss Paul. Patrick doing a pretty good job.
Hope the family is doing well.
M Dunham
August 9, 2024
An avid Paul Parent Garden Club listener in the 2000s
, I once met him at Rhode Island's flower show and called the radio show to discuss garden issues. I think I speak for all his listeners, He was alway there for us, just a phone call away. He left too soon. Rest in peace. Amen.
tom doiron
November 19, 2023
Still miss him. Though not a gardener, the program
was, and still is, a Sunday morning staple.
Take care, the Paul Parent family.
Consuelo Diaz
August 11, 2023
Remembering him,and missing him,in my life.
Love getting the Garden Club Newsletter,every week.
Rest in Peace,my friend!
Consuelo Diaz
Cape Cod,MA
Gary Stewart
August 9, 2023
I left New England in January and haven´t been able to hear the radio show since then. I remember fondly Paul´s broadcasts and later those of his son Patrick. Best regards from Texas.
Consuelo Diaz,Cape Cod
August 12, 2022
I miss him everyday.I remember all his wonderful ideas,and lessons on gardening,and on LIFE.
Rest in Peace,my dear friend!
Consuelo Díaz
August 9, 2021
Paul is always in my heart,I love listening to his
old commercials,during Patrick's show,on Sundays!
I miss him,and I am grateful for having had him
in my life.
Rest in Peace,dear friend!
Consuelo Díaz
Donna Maioccca
August 9, 2020
I listened to Paul every week on his Sunday radio show...and still love hearing his voice in the old ads on Patrick's show!
Judy Sdamske
August 9, 2020
Such a great and gentile person. A gift to so many. Thanks for keeping his program going. It is such a great way for the garden world and all of us to keep making our world a little bit more beautiful and to em7late our dear friend Paul. You’re such a great credit to his memory. We are from New Hampshire for many years.
Donna Maiocca
August 9, 2019
So enjoy still hearing his voice on some of the ads on his radio show.....he was a legend and is sorely missed on the radio! Thanks Patrick for trying to fill his shoes.....you will get there with a few more years under your belt! Sending my thoughts to your Mom and your families!
Marcia Dunham
May 26, 2019
Starting out as a new gardener, I listened to his radio show for many years and enjoyed the comments and suggestions. Once, as a first time caller to the program and scared, Paul knew how to put you at ease so you could ask a question on live radio! It is sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends. Thanks to Patrick for continuing the program.
Frederick Conley
October 14, 2018
I just learned of Paul's passing...I am greatly saddened... I just had Paul over to my house in Tuftenboro, NH this past June for a consultation...yard was a mess...he gave sound advice & now my yard looks fantastic!!! I related to him at the time that I started listening to him approx 18 yrs ago while I was working a detail early Sunday morning as a Boston Police officer & have listened to him ever since...I even told him when I met him that he seemed as a good friend...I will miss hearing his voice on Sundays... My sincerest & deepest condolences to his family...
Fran Cogan
September 18, 2018
So many great visits at Mahoney's In Winchester. Such a humble,
Sweet man. Learned so much from him over 30yrs on radio.
Sincere sympathies
Phil & Pat BURTON
September 16, 2018
Paul will missed, so sad, 32 years, when we first met in Chelmsford, MA.
Our warm regards to his wonderful family and his son, Patrick..
Sincerest regards,
Phil and Pat Burton
John Sandell
September 6, 2018
Thank you for making me a better gardener. You will make heaven more beautiful. Sorry for the Parents loss.
Tom & Priscilla
September 3, 2018
We have such wonderful memories of our travels to Venice and England led by my knowledgeable "Gardening Guy Paul". Our sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family.
Lisa Lane
September 3, 2018
I will certainly miss hearing Paul's voice on my radio every Sunday morning. I learned so much over the years and enjoyed his vast wealth of gardening knowledge . May he Rest In Peace
September 2, 2018
So sorry to hear about the passing of Paul. I enjoyed his show and had listened to his radio show on WXTK on Cape Cod for many years. His knowledge and passion for gardening will be greatly midpssed. May he Rest In Peace.
Nancy Doyle
consuelo diaz
September 2, 2018
I will miss Paul forever.I hope to
have a life as rich as his.He loved this
world,and helped me to see it,and enjoyed
it.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Consuelo Diaz,Cape Cod,MA.
Janice Kelleher Townsend
September 1, 2018
I am so sorry for you loss, I worked with Paul at Kennedy's and we all loved him, He loved his family and friends and was wonderful to my mother who also worked with him for many years.
tom doiron
August 30, 2018
met paul at orleans, on the caqpe. was vacationing. went to his sunday morning show at one of the garden spots in orleans
listened to the show every sunday morning
no gardening experience, yet listened to his advice and suggestions
he went to a great agricultural school not far from where I live
enjoyed the memorial tributes the following sunday after his death
we were the same age
keep the program going and I will keep all of you in my prayers
tom d. gardner, ma.
Cynthia Polischeck
August 26, 2018
God bless your family. I loved listening to Paul every week. I feel like i lost a friend
Rosemary Ristino
August 26, 2018
My condolences to the family. He was like a friend to everybody. I am so sad to hear this.
Janice U
August 26, 2018
I am very saddened for Paul's untimely passing...just too young.
Many moons ago I would have to set my alarm clock when he had the time slot 6 am - 8 am ..If I'm not mistaken, to listen to Paul. I'd also sometimes put on my Sony walkman (Yes, like I said many moons ago) and take a walk and listen to him. He made me into a better and much more knowledgeable gardener. Living on Cape Cod he always referenced the zone issues or diseases problems that came about because of the weather that year. I loved all the guests he had and often bought the products that were new on the market that made gardening easier and such a joy to have as a hobby. He will be missed!
So very sorry for your loss,
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August 26, 2018
Our front entrance, dedicated to Paul.
Jacqueline Darling
August 25, 2018
I was so upset to hear of Paul Parents' death. I was a fan of his for so many years. I loved his calm demeanor, super knowledge of gardening and sweet way he talked to people and taught everyone how to become a loving gardener. My prayers and thoughts go out to his family. We need more people like Paul on this earth. He truly will be missed.
lori atheneos
August 25, 2018
Dearest Paul , I started listening to you and your program when I was a young bride .That was many seasons and years ago. My children grew up listening to you and you treasured callers. It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye for now to you sweet friend.
Thank you for your kindness and knowledge that you shared so freely . Some of my fondest memories of you are when you talked about being in the garden as a boy and young man with your daddy.
Well now I would like to think you are back in that garden of God with him again. May God comfort your family and it will be a comfort for you to know that your son and family are continuing your legacy. Your program will continue and we the listeners are grateful to you and yours. Rest in peace with the Lord.
Sincerely,
Lori Atheneos
Barbara
August 25, 2018
I didn't know Paul personally, but from listening to his radio program for so many years, I felt I did. It's like losing a good friend. My condolences to the Parent family.
August 25, 2018
With a deep sadness, we just learned about Paul's passing. Paul was a wonderful person. He will be missed! We hope all the great memories he has left behind will help you through this sad time. Our best to all of you.
Susan and Dexter
Mary Sinclair
August 25, 2018
So sad . My condolences. Paul will be so missed. He always had the answers we all needed to hear.
Nancy and Frank
August 25, 2018
We are saddened to learn of Paul's passing. We have listened to his show for many years and enjoyed having him to our home for a gardening consult. We feel we have lost a friend. The world was a little more wonderful because of Paul. God bless his family and all who loved him.
Dewey Barton
August 25, 2018
Really hate to hear about his passing. I enjoyed his shows when they were aired here in Memphis, TN. Condolences to the family.
Susan Denoncour
August 25, 2018
With my deepest sympathy to the family. Paul was my go to person for gardening. He will be truly missed by all.
May you rest in peace dear Paul. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Kim
August 25, 2018
Loved listening to Paul with my mom on Sunday mornings on our way to church. He will be greatly missed, so sorry for your loss.
Carole Stabile
August 25, 2018
Condolences to Paul's family. I have followed Paul's gardening wisdom for years. He will be truly missed. God bless!
Steve Pond
August 24, 2018
Just heard about Paul,Sunday morning will not be the same for many who woke up early to listen to his welcoming greeting. Personally, I will miss his voice during the snow months, a return to Spring while the temps drop and the snow falls. Thank you for being a companion for over twenty years. I know that you are now tending the gardens in Heaven, giving advice to all. RIP Paul
TERI
August 24, 2018
MY CONDOLENCES, PAUL WAS SO HELPFUL WITH ALL MY GARDENING QUESTIONS, HE WILL BE MISSED GREATLY!
HIS LIGHT WILL CONTINUE TO SHINE BRIGHTLY!
Tom Piepenbrink
August 23, 2018
So very sad to learn of Paul's passing. I worked with Paul many years ago and learned so much from him. I had the chance to visit him when he first moved to Maine and he was so happy to have his own place. He was such a kind and knowledgeable man. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest In Peace my friend.
Cynthia Haskell
August 20, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Parent family, Paul was such an informative man, and I loved listening to him every Sunday morning. He offered such wonderful tips, and took the time to explain your options on both vegetable and flower gardening. I imagine he is "upstairs" planning a beautiful garden. May he rest in peace.
Ed Allan
August 20, 2018
I would listen to Paul when I could from long before he and his family moved back to Maine, and I greatly appreciated his warm and straightforward manner in dealing with his many callers and radio friends. He always knew so much, and he was always so kind (except with respect to weeds). And he so very clearly cared. And you had the benefit and the blessing of being together more than a couple of hours on scattered Sundays. My heart reaches out to you, and I know that you must be surrounded by constant reminders that I hope will bring you warm memories as time unfolds.
Ken
August 20, 2018
I never met Paul, but felt like I'd known him for years. He had such a kind voice and demeanor. Will miss him greatly. Sunday mornings will not be the same...
Karen Morton
August 20, 2018
Condolences to his family. I listened to him on Sunday mornings and not only did he give great tips on gardening, but he was always so cheerful and sweet. RIP, Paul.
Connie & Rick SMITH
August 20, 2018
Hello I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We live in West Hartford Ct and always listen (outside radio to his show while we are doing yard work>We have learned so much from Your Dad and love his stories about what his father told him: one in particular about cutting down the burning bushes to the ground and his mother got upset an the next year or so came up beautifully !! So I am so sorry: Prayers and thought are with you all.
Thank you for sharing your dad with us radio listeners He sounds like a wonderful husband and Father.
God Bless you all and I thank him for all his knowledge I have passed on to other people .
Take care: ps one more thing My Husband Rick had also called Paul one time on the lawn info and he answered the phone right away(it was not during radio hrs and My husband was really impressed that he answered the phone and gave him (and took his time explaining what my husband had asked him to the Max; ( What a guy)
So sorry again God Bless all of you. Keep doing what Your Dad has taught you.
Sincerely:
Connie and Rick Smith
West Hartford Ct 06110
Pat Austin
August 20, 2018
My sincere sympathies to the Parent family, and friends of Paul. My radio was tuned to his Sunday a.m. talk show every week. His considerate manner of speech, and knowledge of anything green that grew was above notch!
Gary Stewart
August 20, 2018
Sorry for your loss. I listened to his Sunday morning show on WGAW in Gardner, MA.
Richard Lodi
August 19, 2018
Every Sunday morning for the past few years, I set my radio to wake up to Paul's show.It was a great way to start a Sunday morning. Many times I would just listen to him giving information to the callers as if he was reading from a script. When the radio came on this morning and Patrick said Paul had passed away on August 13, I was shocked. Ironically, one year ago, August 13, 2017, a business associate/old friend, passed away. He lived in Sanford, ME. I am also an alumni of UMass-Amherst, graduating in 1971(SBA), so there was that connection. Listening to the callers this morning and having listened to his interaction with them the past few years, he was a man of integrity and class. The example he set in the way he treated people and his professional relationships will be his legacy.
August 19, 2018
So sorry. What a wonderful man.
Dianne Vogler
August 19, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the entire Parent family on Paul's sudden passing. I would listen to Paul on the way to church every Sunday morning. I learned many things from the program that will stay with me into future gardening. Rest In Peace Paul.
Mary Timmons
August 19, 2018
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing I have wonderful memories of traveling with Paul and Christine. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Donna Maiocca
August 19, 2018
Dear Parent Family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of Paul. I always made sure I was up and about on Sunday mornings at 8:00 am to listen from Cape Cod.
My daughter surprised me with one of the Garden Journals he offered for sale and when she called the phone number, Paul himself picked up the phone and she was blown away at the personal contact he maintained with all of his listening audience!
Looking forward to Patrick continuing on his legacy!
Can't stop thinking of him and all of you!
Donna Maiocca
Chatham, Cape Cod, MA
August 19, 2018
I listened to Paul Parent for years on WRKO o on Sunday mornings. We fans learned so many old fashioned tricks and new ones from his show. Our garden clubs were thrilled to have him as a speaker over the years and it was always a successful event. So sorry to hear about his passing. He was the ultimate gardening teacher for years. Rita Claflin, Marblehead Ma
howard rogers
August 19, 2018
just so hard to believe i won't hear his voice again. every time i had a question it would be answerd before i even called. someone else would ask. i talked to him once on the show and to me it was like talking to royalty he was so smart about trees and such. I'm going to plant a tree next saturday just for him in my yard.
Paul Hoss
August 19, 2018
Paul Parent has been the gardening guru in New England over the past 30-40 years. Extreme patience with each caller to his Sunday morning radio show was his trademark. He will be missed by thousands across the area.
Dapkus
August 19, 2018
We will miss getting great gardening advice on Sunday mornings.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Paul Fontaine
August 19, 2018
We listened to Paul every Sunday. His show was our wakeup call. We even met him once in a garden center near Georgetown, MA which he was so nice to listen to our garden problems and give us a lot of advice. He'll be greatly missed but I bet his sons will carry on with the vast knowledge they learned over the years. Best of luck for keeping the program ongoing. Rest in Peace, Paul
edward FROTTEN
August 19, 2018
sorely going be missed ,sorry for your loss,
I so looked forward to Sunday mornings with Paul and was deeply saddened when I turned on my radio this morning. My deepest sympathies.
F
August 19, 2018
Art Meier
August 19, 2018
I was only a listener to Paul for a couple of years. He helped so much in the garden. He will live on by all the wonderful advice he so freely gave. He loved what he did and pasted that love to everyone.
Bill Steward
August 19, 2018
Offering condolences to your family.I listened to Paul on KWAM 990 am in the Memphis,Tn. area.Paul was quite a character.He had a great sense of humor.He had some very interesting stories and was quite a storyteller.I will miss him.I hope Patrick will keep the legacy going.
william & Robin O'Brien
August 19, 2018
GOD SPEED to our favorite garden MASTER....you will be missed every sunday my husband listened to you....may god bless your family.happy gardening in the great divide affectionately known as
heaven Paul!!
August 19, 2018
We will miss Paul on the Sunday morning Garden Club radio show.
Our sympathies to the family,
Bill & Marcia Daunis
August 19, 2018
We have been listening for many years, and have called in numerous times for help.We love the show and it is part of our Sunday mornings for a long time.
Denise and Jim Fraser, Martha's Vineyard
Ginny Carroll
August 19, 2018
In 1972 and 73 we moved to Cohasset from California; our intent was to produce more color into our house on Cohasset Common. Went to the Kennedys Gardens in Hanover MA and there I met the most kind, knowledgeable person--Paul Parent. All through the ensuing years he has guided us through various lawns, gardens, choice of house plants, Christmas galore and other help to sons and daughter. We will greatly miss his kind understanding voice every Sunday here in Newfields, NH. You all have my husband and my greatest sympathy; we are so, so sorry.
JHS
August 19, 2018
Sorry for your loss. My best memory of Paul was when he came to my garden to do an consult over 15 years ago. He had just started that consulting line of business and I remember him telling me at the time, we were the first garden he did.
Peter and Jo-Ann Manijak
August 19, 2018
Paul was part of our Sunday mornings for many years, and we looked forward to hearing him. He came across as just a nice person. We did get to see him once at a live garden show on the cape, and it was a treat. We will miss him and you have our condolences. Peter and Jo-Ann Manijak
August 19, 2018
So love to hear the Garden Club on Sunday mornings. It meant so much to me and I'm glad the boys are continuing in his footsteps. I'm so sorry for your loss and thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Toni Faranna
August 19, 2018
Sincere condolences and prayers for Paul's soul, he was a great friend to all of us gardeners and will be greatly missed!
Steve Endsley
August 19, 2018
I will certainly miss my favorite Sunday morning voice on the way to church.
Praying good thoughts to Jesus for you Paul. You did good here.
Mary Shults
August 19, 2018
My wishes for your family is to remember all his greatness and loving ways. Sunday mornings will never be the same.
Linda Aprea
August 19, 2018
So very sad for the passing of Paul Parent. We have listened to him on Sunday mornings for years now. We always picked up some wonderful tips on Gardening. Prayers to his family. We will miss him. RIP Paul . Now heaven will have beautiful gardens!XOXO
Gary Niemi
August 19, 2018
My daughter grew up listening to your show and wanted to have your Louis Armstrong Wonerful World intro song in her wedding! I am saddened to hear of Paul's passing and grateful for all the tips and great insights he gave to everyone. It is a sobering reminder how nothing can ever stay the same, and that life is so precious, yet fleeting. Let's transplant that sadness and help it grow into the new Wonderful World he has left us to nurture! God bless you all.
alison counsell
August 19, 2018
Rest in Peace Paul love you and your show long time fan
Linda Aprea
August 19, 2018
My husband an I are deeply saddened for the loss of Paul. We have listened to him for years on Sunday morning. We have picked up several great tips on gardening. Prayers to all of his family for their loss. Heaven will now have the most beautiful gardens! RIP my friend!
Linda and Michael from Cape Cod MA
Lynne Peters
August 19, 2018
Grab a coffee, notebook, Sundays will never be the same, we have all been blessed to have him in our lives , he was special , so sorry for your loss,
Erma Ringie
August 19, 2018
I stated listening to Paul on our local station here in Pittsfield ma. I became addicted every Sunday morning and listened to all his knowledge about plants and learned a lot about gardening. I referred to him as the Gardner to my friends and family. When I turned the program on This morning I was shocked to hear he had passed. He will be missed and my prayers are with his family. God bless you all.
Suzanne Bruetsch
August 19, 2018
I'm in tears this Sunday morning, with my cup of caw-fee', learning of Paul's passing. Sunday's will never be the same. I'd say rest in peace', but I'm sure he's busy tending to the gardens in heaven~
Judy Adamske
August 19, 2018
May Paul rest in the Arms of Our Heavenly Father. We met him at Agway in Hooksett NH. He was a regular visitor in our home by way of his show on Sundays. He brought a refreshing and calm start to our week in the midst of the regular turmoil of the regular news shows of the week. Wenare grateful for the gift of nature and beauty we through him and his show.
Thanks too for the newsletter, love it
Frank and Judy Adamske
Susan & Daniel McEvoy
August 19, 2018
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will miss him on Sunday mornings. We have benefited from his wisdom. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
joan reynolds
August 19, 2018
PAUL......LOVED YOUR SHOW AND ENJOYED SEEING YOU AT THE BOSTON GARDEN SHOW......YOU WILL SO,SO BE MISSED....HOPE YOUR SON CAN FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS WITH YOUR SHARED WISDOM IN GARDENING!!!! joan and joe from ipswich
Anne Kamber
August 19, 2018
I was saddened to learn of Paul's death. I listen every Sunday morning. His voice and accent were very soothing to me. His knowledge of all things plants and trees was incredible! May your family find peace.
louis wehmeyer
August 19, 2018
miss you Paul
RENEE BEEK
August 19, 2018
I am in such shock to learn of Paul's passing. I loved listening to his Sunday morning show and will miss him. I learned so much from him. My deepest condolences to the family.
Anthony
August 19, 2018
Too soon
Carole M
August 18, 2018
Prayers and warmest thoughts Chris to you and your family. My husband and I for years shared Sunday mornings with Paul. When my husband passed Paul was a rock to get me through Sunday mornings. He will be missed.
Alicia Reihl
August 18, 2018
My deepest heartfelt Condolences, What a great man, helping others with beautiful nature, I will never forget Paul.
Paul Parent you taught me everything I know about gardening. Every Sunday morning you came into our homes with your soothing familiar voice. RIP ❤
Cheryl Harrington
August 17, 2018
Joyce Boyer
August 17, 2018
I was so sad to hear of Paul's passing. I enjoyed his radio show for years. My thoughts and prayers go out his family.
August 16, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Paul's family, who we "Garden Club" listeners knew from Paul's frequently chatting about them--his wife, his sons and families, his excitement at the birth of his first grandchild. Our early Sunday mornings will never be the same without Paul.
Jeanne
August 16, 2018
Our condolences Chris and thank you and Paul for all the wonderful trips over the years. We will always have great memories and will miss him so much
Sarah and Jean
Fondly remembered by Foreside Garden Club
August 16, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the Parent family from the
Foreside Garden Club. We loved meeting Paul and experiencing his warmth and wisdom.
Time for a nap
Aug and Sherry Anderson
August 16, 2018
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