Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Central Newfoundland Health Centre on May 6, 2011, Frederick Donald Parsons aged 77. Fred retired from Abitibi Consolidated in 1988. Predeceased by his wife and love of his life, Ruth; parents, George and Julia Parsons; brother, William; sisters, Florence, Maude, and Olive. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are sons, Fred (Gail), Gary (Barbara) and daughter, Linda (Melvin) Burry all of Grand Falls-Windsor, NL; grandchildren, Todd (Sue), David (Melissa), Natasha, Tyler (Kayla), Victoria, and Devin; sister, Sadie (William) Caravan; as well as a large circle of close family and friends.
Fred Parsons was born on June 8, 1933, in Grand Falls-Windsor to pioneer citizens, George and Julia Parsons who came to the Town from Green’s Pond to seek employment at the newly built paper mill.
The Funeral service took place Monday May 9, 2011 at 11 am from the Park Street Salvation Army Citadel with Majors Owen and Sharon Rowsell officiating. Pallbearers were family members, Fred, Gary, Melvin, Todd, David, Tyler and Devin. Honorary Pallbearers were members of his morning Coffee group at Tim Horton’s. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sunset Memorial Funeral Home.