Dr. William David Parsons MD, CM, FRCP(C) ONL, MSC died in St. John's after a short illness. Predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Dr. Daphne (Arklie) in 2006 and by his sisters Margaret (Jack) Hodgson and Joan (Jack) Woods. Leaving to mourn three sons and four grandchildren Keith (Debbie) and daughter Sarah; Ean (Jane) and children Katie and Colin; Andrew (Catherine) and son George. Also one sister-in-law Leonora Arklie, in Edmonton. He leaves five nieces and nephews and many friends and relations. A graduate of McGill University in 1951, Dr. Parsons returned to Newfoundland to practice medicine, initially in Twillingate and then in St. John's. He later specialized in internal medicine and was President of the Newfoundland Medical Association and was named Senior Member of the Canadian Medical Association. He was particularly known for his work with Veterans. He was involved with Memorial University's Medical School from its inception and held the appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and the History of Medicine. His career spanned the breadth of serving on two Royal Commissions, on the board of the Medical Care Plan, the Workers' Compensation Board, working at the Newfoundland Telephone Company and at the Department of Veterans' Affairs. He was passionate about history and in retirement became an acknowledged authority on Newfoundland in the First World War. He loved touring battlefields and historic sites and sharing his knowledge with the current generation; in schools; with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and at The Rooms. This contribution was recognized in 2015 with the award of the Order of Newfoundland as well as the Meritorious Service Cross of Canada. In a very full life, Dr. Parsons was at various times, a soldier, a physician, an educator, an administrator, a Presbyterian Church Elder, an historian, a proud Newfoundlander and loving family man. The family would like to thank all who cared for him in recent years particularly, housekeeper Phyllis Brennan, the staff of Tiffany Village and Dr. Roger Butler. A service of thanksgiving will take place at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church on Queen's Road on Saturday, 16th April 2016 at 3 PM. Visitation will take place at Carnell's Funeral Home on Thursday, April 14th between 7 and 9 PM and on Friday, April 15th between 2 and 4 PM and 7 and 9 PM. No flowers by request but donations may be made in his memory to St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. A private interment will follow at a later date. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book please visit www.carnells.com.