Stanley N. Parenteau

WORCESTER-Stanley N. Parenteau, loving husband and father, died at home Friday, April 18, at age 87.

He leaves his wife of 61 years, Mary E. (Barry) Parenteau; a son, John F. Parenteau and a daughter, Susan L. Hawkesworth both of Worcester; his sister, Irene Breault of Spencer; Four Grandchildren, John D. and Eric J. Parenteau, Jennifer Hawkesworth and Kristin Summ; Six Great Grandchildren, Erin, Louis, Paige, and Julia Parenteau, Jack and Wyatt Summ. He was predeceased by a son, Paul and a sister, Clare McKeon.

He was born on October 5, 1920 in Worcester, the son of the late Frederick and Noreen (Boucher) Parenteau and lived here most of his life. He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade in 1939 and was a proud Army Veteran of WW II in which he took part in the European Campaign including D-Day Invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and was one of the American soldiers who crossed the Rhine into Germany over the Remagen Bridge.

He was an Institutional Foreman at Worcester State College for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the American Legion, The Knights of Columbus, The Bishop O'Reilly Assembly Fourth Degree, The Worcester Lodge of Elks, and the Massachusetts State Retirees Association. An accomplished handyman, he was happiest working on countless projects at his homes in Worcester and Dennis Port in retirement. Stan loved spending summers at his cottage on Cape Cod and winters in Florida. A big sports fan, he followed the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics diligently and was an avid golfer until his health forced him to hang up his clubs. A kindly, warm and generous man with a wonderful sense of humor, he will be greatly missed by his many friends and relatives.

The funeral will be Tuesday, April 22 from CALLAHAN & FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 61 Myrtle St. with a Mass at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Angels Church, 1222 Main St. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Our Lady of the Angels Building Fund, 1222 Main St., Worcester, MA 01603 or to VNA Care Hospice, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, MA 01608.