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Richard Kalikino Parent

Richard Kalikino Parent

1944

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2024

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Richard Kalikino Parent

1944

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2024

Richard was born on January 7th, 1944 and passed away on March 8th, 2024 at the age of 80

Richard

was born on January 7th, 1944
and passed away on March 8th, 2024 at the age of 80
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SOMERVILLE – Ret. Lieutenant Colonel, Richard Kalikino Parent, 80, of Somerville, died Friday, March 8th, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 7th, 1944, the son of Francis and Ida (Dumas) Parent. Richard graduated from Cony High School in June 1962. He was a ROTC with the US Army starting in 1960 and later enlisted as active duty in 1962. He served 16 years in active duty and another 16 years in the National Guard. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1994. He was a decorated serviceman being awarded the National Defense Service Medal Army Aviator Badge Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars Air Medal, Air Medal (2D-9th Awds) Vietnam Campaign Medal, 60 DVC Bronze Service Star Medal Army Commendation Medal. Richard was the Owner/Operator of Beaver Brook Campground in Winthrop for 10 years upon his military retirement. He served on The Board of the Maine Veterans Home for 13 years. He also participated with the Disabled American Veterans. Richard was the kindest and most generous man that you could meet. He was loved by everyone he met. When he became a friend, it was for life. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for anyone, all you had to do is ask and he was there. He was predeceased by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife Linda (Burns) Parent, of Somerville; surviving in addition to his wife are her children Jessica Forrest and spouse Craig Forrest and their 3 children; Timothy Huntington, and spouse Pamela Huntington and their 6 children; granddaughter Jessica and spouse Matthew Guba and 4 great grandchildren and granddaughter Justice Kent. Richard is also survived by many cousins, extended family, and many friends. Richard’s visiting hours are from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, on Saturday, March 23, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Maine Veterans Home, 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, Maine 04330 or https://mainevets.charityproud.org/Donate Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com

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Richard Kalikino Parent

Jan. 07, 1944 ~ Mar. 08, 2024

SOMERVILLE – Ret. Lieutenant Colonel, Richard Kalikino Parent, 80, of Somerville, died Friday, March 8th, 2024, at the Alfond Center for Health, in Augusta. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on January 7th, 1944, the son of Francis and Ida (Dumas) Parent. Richard graduated from Cony High School in June 1962. He was a ROTC with the US Army starting in 1960 and later enlisted as active duty in 1962. He served 16 years in active duty and another 16 years in the National Guard. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1994. He was a decorated serviceman being awarded the National Defense Service Medal Army Aviator Badge Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars Air Medal, Air Medal (2D-9th Awds) Vietnam Campaign Medal, 60 DVC Bronze Service Star Medal Army Commendation Medal. Richard was the Owner/Operator of Beaver Brook Campground in Winthrop for 10 years upon his military retirement. He served on The Board of the Maine Veterans Home for 13 years. He also participated with the Disabled American Veterans. Richard was the kindest and most generous man that you could meet. He was loved by everyone he met. When he became a friend, it was for life. There wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for anyone, all you had to do is ask and he was there. He was predeceased by his parents. Richard is survived by his wife Linda (Burns) Parent, of Somerville; surviving in addition to his wife are her children Jessica Forrest and spouse Craig Forrest and their 3 children; Timothy Huntington, and spouse Pamela Huntington and their 6 children; granddaughter Jessica and spouse Matthew Guba and 4 great grandchildren and granddaughter Justice Kent. Richard is also survived by many cousins, extended family, and many friends. Richard’s visiting hours are from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, on Saturday, March 23, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Maine Veterans Home, 35 Heroes Way, Augusta, Maine 04330 or https://mainevets.charityproud.org/Donate Arrangements and guidance are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, Maine. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, www.staplesfuneralhome.com

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He loved sports!

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Condolences to Dick's family. A great loss.

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You will be missed! And we thank you for your service and sacrifices you made for our country! Uncle Dick, may you RIP and guide us, we love you!

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Richard's Cousin

RIP DICKIE, I WILL MISS U SO MUCH. YOU WERE A BROTHER TO ME.

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