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Passing of former Manchester Fire Chief Andre Parent

Passing of former Manchester Fire Chief Andre Parent

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Manchester Fire Department regretfully announces the passing of former Fire Chief
Andre Parent. Chief Parent passed away this morning after a long and courageous
battle with cancer.

Chief Parent dedicated 36 years to the fire service with over 34 of those years proudly
serving the residents of Manchester; retiring as the Chief of Department on September 1, 2022.

In coordination with the Parent Family, Manchester Fire Department will be announcing arrangements later this week, to honor his decades of service and celebrate his life.

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