It is with great sadness that the family of the late Raymond Parsons announce his passing on Tuesday June 10th 2008 at the Bonne Bay Health Centre in his 63rd year. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his wife, Cora (nee McKenzie), son; Meshach (Mary), daughter, Joan (Andrew), his grandchildren: Amanda, Meshach James, Katie, Bradley, Naomi, and Sabrina, his brother Sandy (Loretta), his 2 sisters: Marie (Freeman), and Betty (Ruth). Also leaves to mourn a large number of nephews, relatives, friends, and his extended family. Raymond was predeceased by his parents John William and Hazel Caroline Parsons. The family will be receiving family and friends from the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today Thursday, June 12th 2008 at St. Matthews Anglican Church in Rocky Hr. from where the funeral service will take place on Friday, June 13th 2008 at 2 p.m. with Canon John Olsson officiating. Burial to follow at the church cemetery in Rocky Hr. By request of the family, flowers and/or donations to the ALS Society will be graciously accepted. To sign the guest book or send a message of condolence please visit our web page at www.parsonsfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Parsons Funeral Home, 63 North Main Street, Deer Lake, NL. “Forever in Our Hearts”