Whitman – Stephen C. Parent 57 a lifelong resident of Whitman died Wednesday May 8 after a brave battle against cancer.
Born in Quincy and raised in Whitman he was the beloved son of the late Armand C. and Alice (Mathisen) Parent and had attended Whitman schools.
He had worked several years as a foreman for the former Fabrica Conveyor Manufacturing Company of Milton.
Steve liked the challenge of a good pool game and enjoyed his trips to the casinos. He loved animals and “scratch tickets” and had spent many enjoyable hours riding his motorcycle. He had also competed in the boxing ring.
However his greatest joy was his son John, whom he adored and had constantly smiled when talking about him.
Stephen had fought an especially brave battle against cancer and had selflessly volunteered for cancer drug testing in order to conceivably help others.
He is survived by his loving son John R. Parent of Whitman, his siblings John W. Parent and his wife Linda of Halifax, Mary C. Young and her husband Paul of Whitman, and Francine M. Howard and her husband Daniel of Norfolk. He is also survived by his longtime companion Helen Ledwell and her children Joshua and Johanna as well as his nieces and nephews Joey, Matthew, Nicole, Ashley and David.
His services will be held Tuesday May 14 at 8:15 AM from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman, followed by a funeral mass at 9 AM in Holy Ghost Church, Whitman. Burial will follow in the Colebrook Cemetery, Whitman. Visiting hours will be held Monday May 13 from 4-8 PM.
Donations in his name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5 Manley Street, West Bridgewater, MA 02379.