Harold Eldrick Parsons, age 86, passed away at the James Paton Memorial Hospital, Gander on Saturday, January 1st, 2011. Left to mourn with loving memories are his wife Allie Doris Woodford Parsons, sons: Eldrick of Pouch Cove, NL; Alvin of Quispamsis, NB; Keith (Sherry) of Corner Brook, NL; daughters: Norma (Walter) Pinsent of Eastport, NL; Yvonne (Ray) Sweetapple of Corner Brook, NL; Bonita (Robert) Lijs of Halifax, NS; Sharon (Michael) Campbell of Dartmouth, NS; grandchildren: Cassandra and Jocelyn Ivany, Chad and Melissa Parsons, Mary Elizabeth and Tommy Sweetapple, Alexandra Parsons, Anneke Lijs, Elliot Campbell, Amber and Jeri Parsons and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Harold was a cobbler, furniture maker, mason, sewer, homebuilder, gardener, boat builder, artist who used the resources at hand, his skills and his creativity to provide whatever was needed for his family, friends and community. He was a man of great dignity and integrity. Viewing at Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander on Tuesday, January 4th from 12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. from the funeral home. Internment will take place on Wednesday, January 5th at 2:00 P.M. at the United Cemetery, Woody Point, Bonne Bay. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Harold's memory to the United Church, Woody Point, Bonne Bay. Arrangements entrusted through Stacey's Funeral Home, Gander. To sign our online memorial guest book, please visit www.staceysfuneralhome.ca