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Richard Parenteau Obituary
He was born in New London Jan. 29, 1940, the son of Arthur and Catherine Shea Parenteau. He was a graduate of New London High School and was most recently employed as a carpet specialist for Home Depot. He had previously operated the Party Bazaar in Clinton and the Colonial Postman in New London. For 20 years he managed the Card and Party Store in Meriden Square. He was an avid fisherman and a former member of the Jaycees.
He married Dixie Helms in October of 1962 in Old Saybrook. She survives him.
In addition to his wife, Dixie, he is survived by two sons, Shawn and Ian Parenteau, of Southington; and a sister, Maureen Ranquist, of Bozrah. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Judie Frieden and her husband, Richard; and cousins, Gene Stubelick, Mary Ficarra, and Michael Shea; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Brooks Parenteau; a brother, Brian Parenteau; and a sister, Lorna Christianson.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at noon at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pan Foundation (www.panfoundation.org). Condolences may be shared at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Parenteau
5 Entries
Deborah Ranquist
February 28, 2018
Today, we laid you to rest, Uncle Rusty, and it still seems unreal. We're still trying to accept that you're gone; still trying to accept that we won't see you in this life again or hear your voice on the phone. We took a lot for granted, that you'd always be around and always with us. I guess the best we can hope for is to see you again in the next life and to know for now that you are at peace.
On the evening of the day you passed away, I saw a special sunset of pinks and blues after a dull day of fog and grays was lifting. I felt as though it was your spirit speaking to us somehow, letting us know, "I'm okay; I'm all right. Don't be sad for me; I'm in a better place." It's how I like to imagine you now. We love you, Rusty; we miss you, and will always, and we pray for those left behind, especially, Aunt Dixie, Cousins Shawn & Ian, your cousins Mary, Michael, and Gene, and not, least of all, your sister, Maureen. Condolences, solace, and love to all.
February 28, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering scriptures such as Psalms 119:50 help us find the comfort we need in God.
Fay Toohey-Cavan
February 28, 2018
Sorry to hear of Rusty's passing.
Brett Palumbo
February 27, 2018
Rusty ya old Flamer, You will be missed my friend. Rest in Peace Buddy
Brandon Flying Crow Parenteau
February 25, 2018
Uncle Rusty we will miss you dearly. We have shared so many good times and some bad times together! You were always a family man, a hard worker providing for his family, loved photography, fishing and was an adventurous person whom loved traveling and site seeing. Always had a great sense of humor and knew how to get us laughing! A void may have been left in our house of Parenteau but another star has been added to the heavens above to look over us, and to guide us.
Love to you, to the family and to the friends that know you!
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12:00 p.m.
Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home - New London12 Ocean Avenue, New London, CT 06320
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