Obituary: Renee Parenteau Small

Renee Parenteau Small of Cloquet went to heaven Jan. 27, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and husband.

Renee is survived by her children, Bret (Kris Palmquist) Small, Kim Johnson, and Laura (John) Lewis, along with six grandsons, two great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. There will be no service, in keeping with her request.

“Do not stand by my grave and weep;

I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry;

I am not there. I did not die.”

— Mary Elizabeth Frye

Pine Knot News, Jan. 31, 2025