Perry D. Parent, 58, died March 12 ^th at UMASS Medical. He was born in Ludlow, grew up in Springfield and attended Putnam High School. Perry enjoyed his family and bus trips to Maine with all of his friends. He loved his grandchildren. He leaves his wife Tracy (Wheelock) Parent, two sons Zachariah A. Parent and Ian M. Parent, both of West Springfield, brothers Larry Parent of TX and Mark Parent of FL, sisters Tina Cote and Rena Beyer, both of Springfield, seven grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The calling hours at West Springfield Curran-Jones Funeral Home will be Sunday from 2:00 to 4:30 pm followed by a closing service at 4:30 pm. For more information please go to curranjones.com.