Obituary of George E. Parsons

PARSONS, GEORGE E. - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one, George E. Parsons on February 27, 2007, aged 93, retired Canadian National Railway employee, the last of the family of parents Robert and Julia (Pye) Parsons. Predeceased by dear wife Elizabeth, son Clarence, daughter Maisie, sisters Katherine, Martha, Annie, brothers Richard and Arthur. Deeply saddened by his loss and left with fond and loving memories are son George (Vivian), daughters Irene (Bern), Nellie (Allister) and Rosilan (Jack), son-in-law Jack Hastings, fifteen grandchildren: Paul, David, John, Lori, Lila, Lisa, George, Kelly Ann Boisclair, Bern, Kelly, Brian, Vanette, Karen and Anthony, seventeen great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Lily Clarke and Julia Oates, dearly loved neighbours Fred and Sharon Howell, special friend and caregiver Helen McCarthy, childhood friend Manuel Sutton, special friends Rose Penny, Sadie and Job Snow, Jeanette Penney, and many other relatives and friends. He loved to read the newspaper, watch the news and was well informed of events happening around the world. Resting at Noel's Funeral Home, Water Street, Carbonear on Wednesday, February 28 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, March 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service to take place on Friday, March 2 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Church and Cemetery, Victoria. As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the United Church, Victoria.