Armand Parenteau Enfield, Connecticut Obituary

Armand Parenteau

Armand R. Parenteau, 89, of Enfield, entered into Eternal Life on Monday Jan. 2, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. He was the beloved husband of Vilma (Elkanich) Parenteau. Armand was born on Jan. 1, 1928 in Chicopee, MA to the late Aimee and Clara (St. Amand) Parenteau. Armand resided in Enfield for the past 53 years. He served his country proudly during WW II with the US Navy. Prior to retiring Armand was employed for 30 years with Hamilton Standard/Sundstrand. He enjoyed going on many cruises with Vilma after retirement. Also enjoyed being outdoors working in his yard and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Armand was a member of both former AARP’s of Enfield. Besides his wife of 64 years Vilma, he is survived by his children; Gene Parenteau and wife Suzanne of Enfield, Dennis Parenteau of Springfield, MA, Cynthia Griffin and husband Zed of Southampton, MA and Lisa Badeau of Enfield, his beloved grandchildren; Nicholas Badeau, Jocelyn Badeau, Kyle Griffin and Cody Griffin. He is also survived by a sister; Patricia Fredette of Holyoke, MA, along with many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his siblings Simone Bouthiller, Robert Parenteau and Rita Dahlke. Relatives and friends may gather with Armand’s family during calling hours on Friday Jan. 6, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, Enfield, Funeral services will be held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2017 with the funeral procession forming at 9:30 a.m. to St. Bernard’s Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. followed by military honors. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
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Armand R. Parenteau, 89, of Enfield, entered into Eternal Life on Monday Jan. 2, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. He was the beloved husband of Vilma (Elkanich) Parenteau. Armand was born on Jan. 1, 1928 in Chicopee, MA to the late Aimee and Clara (St. Amand) Parenteau. Armand resided in Enfield for the past 53 years. He served his country proudly during WW II with the US Navy. Prior to retiring Armand was employed for 30 years with Hamilton Standard/Sundstrand. He enjoyed going on many cruises with Vilma after retirement. Also enjoyed being outdoors working in his yard and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Armand was a member of both former AARP’s of Enfield. Besides his wife of 64 years Vilma, he is survived by his children; Gene Parenteau and wife Suzanne of Enfield, Dennis Parenteau of Springfield, MA, Cynthia Griffin and husband Zed of Southampton, MA and Lisa Badeau of Enfield, his beloved grandchildren; Nicholas Badeau, Jocelyn Badeau, Kyle Griffin and Cody Griffin. He is also survived by a sister; Patricia Fredette of Holyoke, MA, along with many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his siblings Simone Bouthiller, Robert Parenteau and Rita Dahlke. Relatives and friends may gather with Armand’s family during calling hours on Friday Jan. 6, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, Enfield, Funeral services will be held on Saturday Jan. 7, 2017 with the funeral procession forming at 9:30 a.m. to St. Bernard’s Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. followed by military honors. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

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Jan
06
Visitation
Friday, January 06 2017
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels
43 Shaker Road
Enfield, CT 06082
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07
Service
Saturday, January 07 2017
10:30 AM
St. Bernard Church
426 Hazard Ave.
ENFIELD, CT 06082
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