PARKER, Burton Hamilton – 71, of South Farmington passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at home. Born in Middleton, he was a son of the late Hardy and Lucile (Putnam) Parker. Burton spent his life farming and was an avid reader and walker. He will be remembered as a loving father and husband. He was a member and past Deacon of the Middleton Baptist Church where he also had served on various committees. Burton was also a past member of the Middleton Rink Commission and past member of the Annapolis County School Board. He is survived by his loving wife the former Rhonda Burrows; daughters, Jennifer (Jim) Hilborn, Falmouth; Michelle (Neil) Freeman, Middleton; brother, Gerald (Verna) Parker, South Farmington; sister, Nan (Bruce) Harvey, Truro; grandchildren, Andrew, Michael, Sarah, Rachel; a nephew and several nieces; step-daughter, Sandi Bent (Michael Dougherty); stepson, Steve (Jodi) Bent, both of Chelsea, PQ; step-grandchildren, Josh, Kieran, Rebecca and Emily. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Marjorie. Visitation was held 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011 in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448. Funeral service was held 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 in the Middleton Baptist Church, the Rev. Danny Smith officiated. Interment in the Nictaux Cemetery. Donations in Burton’s memory may be made to the charity of choice. Online condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com