Reginald R. Parent

Lewiston - Reginald R. Parent, 83, of Lewiston, died Monday, September 12, 2011 at Central Maine Medical Center with his loving family at his side. He was born in Lewiston, October 14, 1927 the son of the late Gerard and Alice Lavoie Parent. He was educated in Lewiston schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Prior to his retirement he was employed as a tool maker and was an instructor at Central Maine Community College in Auburn. He was married to Yvette F. Laplante at Holy Cross Church on September 6, 1954. Reggie was a member of Holy Cross Church and enjoyed camping with his family and enjoyed the 11 years he and his wife wintered in Florida. He is survived by his wife, Yvette of Lewiston; two sons, Donald Parent and wife Doris of Windham and Larry Parent and wife Jenifer of Veazie; 4 grandchildren, Emily, Mary Beth, Joel and Gerard. You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Parent family by visiting the guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com

Visitations at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday 11 AM at Holy Cross Church. Committal at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Holy Cross Church Memorial Fund, 16 Ste. Croix St. Lewiston, Me. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston 784-4584