Obituary of Doris Parent

The death of Doris (Rockwell) Parent of the Church of St. John and St. Stephen Home, 130 University Avenue, formerly of 441 Russell Hill Road, Saint John, N.B. occurred on August 11, 2006 after a period of failing health. Born in Saint John on March 29, 1915, she was a daughter of Ira and Grace (Barnaby) Rockwell. Before her marriage Mrs. Parent was a florist. She returned to that work after her children were grown. She was a member of Hillcrest United Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and helped in various other capacities. She was always very involved in church activities and enjoyed her home, garden and family. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd W. Parent in 2004 and their daughter Lynn Cullinan (Brian) of Rothesay in 2002. She is survived by her daughter Judy McLellan (Hugh) of Rothesay and seven grandchildren: Cathy, Dave, Lloyd, Tom & Lynn McLellan and Justin & Dave Cullinan; three great-granddaughters: Helena, Laura & Leah McLellan; as well as her sister Shirley Smith (the late Rev. Lloyd) of Saint John, her sisters-in-law Lois Carlson (the late Rev. Robert) of Rhode Island and Hazel Parent (the late Rev. Hazen) of Bridgewater, N.S.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Resting at Brenan's Bay View Select Community Funeral Home, 1461 Manawagonish Road, Saint John West, N.B.(634-7425) with visiting on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Brenan's Bay View Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. on Monday August 14, 2006, with internment following at Cedar Hill Greenwood. Remembrances to the Gideons, Canadian Bible Society and Hillcrest Baptist Church would be appreciated by the family.