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Kenneth P. Parnell
1933 - 2020
Kenneth P. Parnell
1933 - 2020
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BORN
1933
DIED
2020
Kenneth Parnell Obituary
The only measure of your worth and your deeds will be the love you leave behind when you're gone." (Ernie Banks, Fred Small)
Kenneth P Parnell of New Boston, N.H. passed away at the age of 87 on Monday, June 22, 2020 from complications of coronavirus contracted after major surgery.
Although not by his side due to pandemic restrictions, his wife and sons were able to say goodbye to him before he passed.
Ken was born April 4, 1933 in West Roxbury, MA to Napoleon and Christine Parnell along with older brother Donald Parnell and younger sister Barbara Parnell. He grew up in North Cambridge, MA and married his high school sweet heart Barbara Nauss in 1953. After 4 years in the Air Force, which included a tour of duty in Korea, Ken spent his career in sales working for National Biscuit Corporation and Bristol Meyers.
"Barbie and Ken" would be married 67 years this October. During this full life together they would have five sons and travel a good part of the world enjoying cruises with friends and relatives. Their home has long been the central gathering place for holidays and special occasions for the family.
Ken was quiet about his faith but it strengthened and guided him. Those who knew him would all agree that he was a mild mannered, extremely likable and genuinely nice man that always made you feel comfortable. He loved golf, good conversation, time with family and friends, good food, good whiskey, good humor and the occasional inappropriate joke.
Ken was preceded in death by his son Robert Parnell and sister Barbara Parnell and survived by his wife, Barbara Parnell, 4 sons, Kenny Parnell, Randy Parnell, Danny Parnell and Peter Parnell, brother Donald Parnell and 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services: Due to current social distance guidelines a private graveside service will be held at the New Hampshire States Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH at the convenience of the family. A public memorial gathering will he held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the NH Food Bank in Kenneth's name. For more information or to sign an online guestbook please visit www.frenchandrising.com
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Ray Fournier
June 22, 2021
Ken, It was an absolute honor to be my mentor. You were an absolute classy person. I will always remember you all the days in my life.
Gilbert Jean
March 12, 2021
Worked with Ken at Bristol Myers in the Boston Division. I will always remember his sense of humor and story telling when we got together at Divisional meetings. He was a good friend and great man and I know he will continue to be missed by all who knew him. My belated condolences to Ken's family.
Phil Rose
August 18, 2020
God Bless
Phil and Evelyn Rose
Goffstown NH
June 29, 2020
To the Parnell Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the Department of NH, VFW/Auxiliary District #7, we wish to acknowledge your loved one's service to our country, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
District #7 Chaplain,
Cathy Burns
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Ray Fournier
June 28, 2020
To Barb and family. It was with beat sadness to see Jenny's obituary. My absolute sincere condolences. Kenny and I met at the Sacred Heart adult learning center. I was just a 16 year old kid at the time and Kenny is all and more of a genuine great person. I am so thankful for his tender heart that influenced me to aspire to whom I've become today.
Kenny, may God bless you with the best seat at His head table as you truly deserve His greatness.
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