Glenn R. Parent passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born in Hartford, the son of Alphonse and Jane (Shannon) Parent and was a lifelong resident of Rocky Hill. He was a 1968 graduate of Rocky Hill High school where he met his beloved wife of 49 years, Rosemary (Dagata) Parent. He worked for Rocky Hill Public Works Department for 33 years retiring as the Director. He was active in many areas of the community. He was a volunteer for the Rocky Hill Fire Department, served on the Rocky Hill Board of Education and chairman of the Rocky Hill Democratic Town Committee. He was a "Friend of Bill's" and helped many people in their recovery. In addition to his wife, he leaves his son Stephen and wife Meghan (Zabel) Parent of Unionville and daughters,  Rebecca Parent and fiancé Darren Smedick of Middletown and Monique (Parent) LaFave and was predeceased by son in law Jeff LaFave of Rocky Hill. He was the adored Papa of Gabrielle and Jase LaFave and Landon , Logan and Lincoln Parent. His favorite days were spending time with his a grandchildren in his pool. He also leaves his sister Kathleen Bergman of North Carolina, Paul and wife Candy Parent of Glastonbury and David and wife Rachel Parent of East Hampton and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks the Rocky Hill Ambulance Association and the Hartford Healthcare Hospice team. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to the Lymphoma Society.

Calling hours will be Friday, November 12, 2021 from 5 to 8pm at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke. Wethersfield, CT 06109. The funeral will be private. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com