Willa Rachel Parent Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Willa Rachel Parent (Saint John, New Brunswick), who passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Willa Rachel may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.

She is survived by: her husband Joseph Edmund Irene; her cousin Faye; her son Stephen Parent; her granddaughters, Shaniah, Mariah and Kendra; and her great grandchildren, Hayden Whipple, Henry Bettle and Bentley Parent. She is also survived by her nephews, cousins.

To honour Willa's memory and her love for animals, donations may be made to the Saint John SPCA Animal Rescue.