PARKER, Paul James – 76, Fort Ellis, passed away March 21, 2012 in Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro. Born in Elmsdale, he was a son of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Horne) Parker. Paul retired from Natural Resources in 1994. He served as Corporal in the United Peace Keeping Corp from 1954 until 1972. Paul was also a Commissionaire and drove taxi for awhile after retiring. Paul is survived by his wife Lottie (Harvey) Parker, daughters Betty Hirtle Gordon, Sherry Parker Clorey “88”; sons James Parker, Timothy Parker; step son Philip Lake (Rita); stepdaughters Vivian Brightman (David), Vera Lake (Rick); grandchildren Kyle Parker, Brook Parker, Melissa White (Chris), Anastasia Olynych (Anthony), Tamara Olynych, Emily MacKinnon, Jeromy Lake, John Brightman, Martin MacKinnon; several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by sister Frances Kennedy, brothers Tom Parker, Lou Parker and Wayne Parker, granddaughter Robin MacKinnon. Visitation will be held 2-4 & 6-8, Saturday, March 24, in Ettinger Funeral Home, 2812 Highway 2, Shubenacadie. No service by request. Interment 6:30 pm, Tuesday, May 1, in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East. Family and friends may send condolences by signing the guest book at: ettingerfuneralhome.com