Born June 21, 1929 – Died October 7, 2012. Passed away peacefully at Dr. G B Cross Memorial Hospital, Clarenville in the presence of his family after a courageous fight with cancer. Predeceased by his mother Mary Ellen (Collins) Parsons, father Thomas Parsons; brothers Capt. Peter Parsons, Rex Parsons and John Parsons; sister Alma. Leaving to mourn his children Sharon Parsons (John Matson), Elwood (Sadie), Gregory (Gail), Claudine (Wayne Gosse), Rick (Peggy) and Georgia Parsons (Mark Roberts); grandchildren Tammy, Jason, Matthew, Elisha, Ashley, Scott, Angela, Mark, Erica, Stephen and Jessica; great grandchildren Nathan, Brianna, Haley, Jesse, Ashton, Blake and Kyle; brother Thomas (Evelyn); long time companion and friend Gertrude Vickers; a special thank you to Linda Coombs Waye for being there for Pop and his family, and a large circle of family and friends. Resting Fewer’s Funeral Home, Lethbridge Monday, October 8, 2012 from 7 - 10 pm, Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10 am - 10 pm. Funeral Service 11 am Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from Heritage United Church, Musgravetown with interment at United Cemetery, Musgravetown. A special “Thank You” to Linda Coombs Waye for being there for pop and his family.