Obituary of Romuald Gerard Parent

Born in Bourget, Ontario on December 26, 1925. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Romuald, who, surrounded by his family, slipped away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Sunday, October 15, 2017. He will be reunited in Heaven with his loving wife and best friend, Elsie (2013). Beloved father of Mark, Roger and Maria (nee Peladeau), Carol Anne and Dan Taylor of Essex. Loving grandpa of C"leste Maurice and the late Matthew (2008), Joel and Brigitte of Aylmer, QC, Martin and Brittany, Michael and Nathalie of Montreal, QC, Ad"le and Nicholas Doiron of Mississauga, Darryl of London, Olivia and Jon Raffoul, Vincent and Brianne, Grace and Aidan. Great-grandpa to Jolina, Veronica, Jean-Luc, Elorah, June, Madeleine, and Baby Parent to-be (February 2018). Son of the late Hormidas (1988) and Emma (1983) Parent. Brother of G"rald Emily Parent, Gerard and Helen Parent, Gilles and Rena Parent, late Yvette (September 2017) and William Bulley, Jeannine and Gerald Halliday, Cecile and Laverne Martins, and the late Herv" Parent (1988). Predeceased by his father mother-in-law, Marshall Elsie Brownell. Brother-in-law to Jack (Jill) Brownell, Jim (the late Jenny) Brownell, Joyce (the late Lloyd) Fyke, Carl (the late Barb) Brownell, Gladys (Rev. Richard) Lemmon, Earl (Rose) Brownell and predeceased by in-laws, Grace, Winston, Marshall "Bud", Audrey Robertson, Carol Armour, Robert Shirley Brownell. Survived by many nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the wonderful staff at Riverside Place for taking such great care of our dad for many months and for making his last days comfortable. Also thank you to Dr. Paul Loebach for his care and concern. Romeo was a devoted husband for 64 years and loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for his great stories of his childhood, working as a cook at the Parliament buildings and making lunches for Prime Minister Mackenzie King in Ottawa. His greatest moment was competing in a stick-handling race along with his brother G"rald against the Great Rocket Richard and Leo Lamoureux of the Montreal Canadiens in 1945. Hence, no one could touch the Rocket! Romeo and G"rald also opened the Riverside Arena with their Barrel Jumping exhibition. His gift of faith has been passed on to his children and grandchildren. His devilish laugh, harmonica music, and loving nature will never be forgotten by all who knew him. Visitation will be held at WINDSOR CHAPEL (Banwell Chapel) 11677 Tecumseh Rd E 519.253.7234 on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Prayers will be held at 4:30pm. Family and friends are requested to meet at St. John Vianney (385 Dieppe St.) on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass to celebrate Romeo's life at 11:00a.m. Interment to follow at St. Anne's Cemetery, Tecumseh. Memorial donations may be made in honour of Romeo`s life to Hospice of Windsor- Essex County and the Lung Association. Online condolences and cherished memories may be left with the family at www.windsorchapel.com "Au ciel, au ciel, au ciel! J'irai la voir un jour."