Dr. Richard Alfred Parent
UNION – Dr. Richard Alfred Parent of Union, formerly of New Harbor, passed away on Feb. 13, 2026, at Breakwater Commons, Rockland. He was born on Jan. 16, 1935, in Lynn, Mass.
Richard earned his doctorate degree in Toxicology from Rutgers University and founded a consulting firm, Consultox, Limited, in 1984. His hobby was racing his sailboat “Beausoleil” out of Portland Yacht Club. His purpose was toxicology; his passion was sailing.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen; his two children, Gregory Parent and Corinne Spada; a granddaughter, Kristen Spada; and his stepson, Michael Siener.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Deb’s Bristol Diner, 1267 Bristol Rd., in Bristol, on Saturday, May 23, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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