Mrs. Carolyn Parent Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carolyn Parent, 78, of Churubusco, passed away peacefully Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family and aided by Hospice of the North Country. Born on November27, 1941 in Potsdam, NY, she was the daughter of Daniel and Esther (Trumble) Dwyer. In the fall of 1957, she met the love of her life, Sherwood Parent, at the age of 16, and married him shortly after on October 24, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Church and were happily together for 65 years. They started their family in 1961 and in 1963 took over their family farm in Churubusco, where they raised seven children and worked hard together to build a beautiful life. Carolyn was an avid animal lover. She adored horses and ran a tac shop for many years. She loved cooking, gardening and flowers, her favorite of which were yellow roses and she treasured spending quality time with her family who she truly loved. Carolyn is survived by her husband of 59 years, Sherwood; seven children, Penelope LeClair and her husband, Randy, Mark Parent, Cathy Parent, Julie LeClair and her husband, Pat, Scot Parent and his wife, Heather, Christopher Parent and Carrie Parent and her companion, Mike LaBarge; ten grandchildren, Patrick and Brandon Minckler, Zachary Parent, Rebecca LeClair, Ethan and Lily Parent, Xander Miller, Marissa and Deven Parent, Carson Garrand; four great-grandchildren, Dylan Welch, Olivia Minkler, Cloe Minckler and Briella Breyette; a brother, Thomas Dwyer and his wife, Karen; and a sister, Irene Read. She was predeceased by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, Delore and Victoria (Soucia) Parent; a son-in-law, Russel Minckler; two brothers-in-law, Lee Read and Gary Cook; a sister-in-law Theresa (Parent) Cook; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Due to the current health crisis, services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chateaugay. Donations in Carolyn’s memory may be made to the ASPCA or the Vermont Children’s Hospital.

Mrs. Carolyn Parent

November 27, 1941 - May 11, 2020