John Wesley Parmenter

GARDNER - John Wesley Parmenter, 58 of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Saturday January 25th at his home.

John grew up in Templeton and was a member of the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1984.   He graduated with an Associate Degree in Accounting from Mount Wachusett Community College.  John had worked at one time at Temple Stuart Furniture Company and Conant and Ball Furniture Company.  John loved being outdoors, hiking, walking and meeting people. He fiercely loved his daughter, Janet.  John was loved by many for being a kind and gentle soul.

John is survived by his father, Eugene W. Parmenter of Baldwinville, daughter, Janet L. Parmenter (Alax Strumpf) of Framingham; brothers, James S. Parmenter of Gardner and Adam P. Parmenter of Athol; a sister, Tina M. Stevens of Missouri and his significant other and mother of his child, Elizabeth A. Hare. He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John was preceded in death by his mother Judith C. Parmenter and brother, Andrew C. Parmenter.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 2:30 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30 P.M. preceding the service.

Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be left at the funeral home.

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