Edward D. Parent, 78, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. He was the husband of Sarah E. (McDonald) Parent. They were married on October 5, 1963 and celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage.
Edward was from Fairhaven, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Edward and Marguerite F. (Rogissart) Parent. He was a 1959 graduate of Fairhaven High School. Following high school, Ed worked in a bakery with his father prior to joining the U.S. Air Force, serving for four years. He was a service manager for Olivetti, working and living in many states across the country. Upon moving to Pennsylvania, Ed worked for Advanced Information Systems as a service man. He then worked for AT&T as a technician and in the engineering department, until his retirement. Ed would then learn to become a locksmith and go on to receive his CDL license and also become a member of American MENSA. He spoke passionately about driving truck and thoroughly enjoyed it. Ed last worked at Tom Schaeffer's RV, Shoemakersville.
Ed enjoyed woodworking and would spend his days in his woodshop after retirement. Ed was very mechanical and could fix anything. He would say, "There ain't no machine that can't be fixed." Ed was an unselfish person and found great joy in taking care and providing for his family. He learned to cook to help out around the house and enjoyed cooking for others. His family has three words to describe Ed: Peace - he was easy-going, never confrontational; Humor - it would get him through the hard times and always wanted to put a smile on others faces; Wisdom - smartest guy the family ever knew.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Jennifer L. (Parent), wife of Carl Drake, Springfield, Virginia; and Benjamin J. Parent, husband of Jodi (Adams) Parent, Shoemakersville; four grandchildren: Joey Parent, Cailey Eileen Drake, Nate Parent and John Drake; and daughter-in-law: Lori Parent, Chico, CA. Ed is also survived by two brothers: Rene Parent and Arthur Parent, and his wife Mariette. He was predeceased by a son: Edward D. Parent, Jr., who died November 30, 1992; and a brother: Robert Parent, who died April 1, 2021.
It was Ed's request that a service not be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, P.O. Box 37920, Boone, IA 50037-0920 or Celiac Disease Foundation, 20350 Ventura Blvd. Ste. 240, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.