Gary Lionel Parsons, aged 57, passed peacefully away in his Edmonton home on Feb 13 2014 230 am, following a long difficult battle with diabetes. Gary was predeceased by his father, Melvin. Gary is survived by his loving family, wife Bonnie, mother Winnie(Philip) Parsons-Brace, daughter Lori (Larry) Cantera, grandchildren Shayna and Jack, son Ken, brother Lorne and sister Cathy.Memorial Service held Wed Feb 21 2014 1pm at the Salvation Army Edmonton Temple. Condolences may be emailed to Major Ted Percy edmtemple@shaw.ca. Donations may be made to Canadian Diabetes or St.John's Salvation Army Citadel youth music department.