Daytona Beach, Fla – Richard Eugene Pressnell (Dick) 83 years old residing in Daytona Beach, FL / Blowing Rock, NC died peacefully on January 11, 2023 in Daytona Beach, FL.

He was born in Findlay, Ohio on September 23, 1939. His parents were Ralph Eugene Pressnell & Lauvawn Pressnell. He spent his early childhood growing up in Findlay and Lima, OH. His family moved to Ft. Myers, FL in 1951 and later to Orlando, FL. He graduated from Boone HS in June of 1957.

Dick enlisted in the US Army in November of 1957 and spent most of his service time in Korea and Ft.Leonard Wood, Missouri. He was discharged in November of 1960 and married Alice Brown in November of 1963. They had two children Richard E (Rick) and Tracy Lynn. Dick has four grandchildren, Dylan Nicholson, Jordyn Nicholson, Mackenzie Pressnell and Calob Pressnell. His siblings in order of age are: Robert E. Pressnell (deceased), Sue Carrol Pressnell (Hirsch), Patricia Pressnell (Fussell)(deceased) and Pam Pressnell (Leuty).

He started his company, CSSI, with two partners, Monte and Dan, in 1985. He retired on January 1, 2016.

His interests included Appalachian music, antique car restoration, genealogy, snow skiing, taking laps on Nascar tracks, “cruising” in old cars, and barbeque at Woodlands BBQ in Blowing Rock, NC.

He is survived by his children Rick and Tracy; grandchildren Dylan, Jordyn, Mackenzie and Calob; great granddaughter Riley; sisters Sue and Pam. Dick is also survived by his life partner, Jean-Marie Martinac, having been together over 7 wonderful years. He lived the “American Dream” to the fullest. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Richard’s memory to the American Heart Association.

Services will be held at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 1 North Causeway New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169 on Wednesday January 18, 2023. Visitation 1-3pm: followed by a service at 3pm. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Ave. Bushnell, FL receiving full military honors, on Thursday January 19, 2023 at 2pm

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Burlington, VT – Maurice J Parent Sr, 91, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022 at McClure-Miller Respite House, Colchester.

He was born on March 18, 1931 in Winooski, the son of Edmond and Maria (Duprat) Parent. He was a US Army Korean Veteran and did farming and was a custodian at Burlington Health & Rehab Center for 15 years. He was a former member of the Burlington Moose Lodge and the Burlington VFW, Post # 782.

He leaves his children: Donald & Cindy Parent, Maurice Parent, Jr., David Parent, Jeannine Baker, Gloria & Raymond Stokes, Sarah Shortsleeve , 21 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, his step-children: Eddie & Karen O’Neil, Kevin, Kathy and Millie Sutton, 7 step-grandchildren, his sister, Sylvia Beaudoin and husband, Xavier, brother-in-law, Eddy Howard, sister-in-law, Betty Parent and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his wife, Elaine, son, Stephen Parent, brothers: Leonard, Bernard and Robert Parent and sister, Gloria Howard.

“Rest in peace, your loving niece, Shelley Phillips. I will miss you!”

Visitation is on Thursday from 5-8pm at Elmwood-Meunier Funeral Home, 97 Elmwood Ave. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, at 12:30pm in St. John Vianney Church, Hinesburg Rd., So. Burlington. Interment, with Military Honors, will follow in Ressurection Park. Those wishing may send memorial contributions to either: Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or to American Lung Association, 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495

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Springfiels, MA – Edward P. Wenc, 87, of East Longmeadow, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 14, 2022.

He was born in Springfield, on April 18, 1935, the son of the late Joseph P. and Nellie (Kielbania) Wenc. Edward was a resident of East Longmeadow for 58 years. He graduated from the former Springfield Technical High School.

Edward honorably served in the United States Army in active duty from 1958 to 1960 and spent a year serving in Korea. He then went on to the Army Reserves from 1960 to 1964.

Edward was employed by Milton Bradley/Hasbro for 33 years, retiring in 1999. Edward is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara (Teel) Wenc of East Longmeadow, three children Tracy Nault of Indian Orchard, Kenneth Wenc and his wife Samantha of East Brookfield, MA., and Joseph Wenc and his wife Kate of Eden Prairie, MN., his five adored grandchildren Stefan Wenc, Ryan Nault, Gabrielle Wenc, Isaac Wenc and Elisha Wenc, and a sister Helen Ashe of Corona, CA., a sister-in-law Carol Shively and her husband James and a brother-in-law David Taylor and he leaves two nieces and four nephews and two great-nieces and one great-nephew.

All services and burial were private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute via www.jimmyfund/gift.org. or by mail at P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.

Arrangements entrusted to the Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield. www.byronkeenan.com

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