Mr. Lucien A. Parent

Lucien A. Parent Prominent New England Jockey LOWELL—Lucien Albert Parent, the beloved husband of Shirley A. (Cassell) Parent , passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 22, 2011 at the Westford House, with his large loving family by his side. After his long illness, he is now at peace. He was 76 years old. Lucien was born in Lowell, a son of the late Joseph and Cora (Ferland) Parent. Lucien was a graduate of St. Michael’s Grammar School and St. Joseph’s High School. For over 30 years, Lucien enjoyed a successful career as a Jockey on racetracks throughout New England. He had a true love for riding. Following his retirement from professional racing, Lucien was employed at Martin Welding in Lowell. His hobbies included hunting and fishing with his sons, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening and growing his own vegetables. In addition to his wife Shirley, Lucien is survived by his six children, Michael Lucien Parent and his wife Julie Parent of Irving, TX, Steven Alphee Parent and his wife Cindy (Hathaway) Parent of Winston Salem, NC, Dale Robert Parent and his wife Deborah (Chakarian ) Parent, Joan Janet Parent of Pelham, NH, Collette Eileen (Parent) Santos-Jolliffe and her husband Kevin Jolliffe of Pelham, NH, Kathleen Marie (Parent) Brodeur and her husband Bradford Brodeur of Londonderry, NH. Mr. Parent was the father of the late Joseph James Parent and Dean A. Parent. Mr. Parent is also survived by his 18 grandchildren, Nichole and Danielle Parent, Joseph, Chad and Katrina Parent, Christy Weeks and Michele Woodward, Maria Gilbeault, Lindsay Daigneault, and Monique Parent, Joseph Lamarche, Dawn and Mickey McCullough, Derek Santos and Justin Jolliffe, Benjamin, Christopher, and Laura Brodeur; 15 great grandchildren; his brothers, Donat Parent and his wife Doris of FL and Alphee Parent and his wife Pat of VT; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Ransom of NH. Lucien also leaves his very best friends, Robert Marshman of CA and Jim and Marty Allen of Orange, MA. Mr. Parent was the brother of the late Roger, Robert, and Arthur Parent. FUNERAL NOTICE PARENT—In Westford, March 22, 2011. Lucien A. Parent, beloved husband of Shirley (Cassell) Parent. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on FRIDAY from 2 until 8 P.M. for a Memorial Visitation. Lucien’s Funeral will begin on SATURDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Memorial Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock at HOLY FAMILY PARISH – ST. MARIE’S CHURCH, corner of Chamberlain & Grafton Sts. Lowell. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Lucien’s memory may be made to The MSPCA at Nevin’s Farm and Equine Center, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Mr. Lucien A. Parent

October 16, 1934 - March 22, 2011