October 5, 1937 - June 27, 2011

Passed peacefully away on June 27, 2011, Robert Taylor Parsons originally from Woody Point, NL. Predeceased by his Mom and Dad (Hazel and Ormsby), his adoring wife of 40 years Gertrude (1998) and his daughter Dianne (1984). Left with many marvellous memories are his children Judy (Paul Kirby), Janet, Robert (Gale Wiseman) and Carolyn (Greg Janes); his best friend and partner Rosalind Tippett; his grandchildren Shannon (Eddy Cox), Adam, Aaron and Kelly; one great-granddaughter Anna; sister Sandra (Rendell Crocker) and her family; sisters-in-law Annie White (Joe), Loretta Dolmage (Neil), Helen Forward (Wendell) and Kathleen Webster (Fred); brothers-in-law Kevin Willette (Bernadette), Sam Willette (Marg), Jack Willette, Phil Willette (Peggy), and Terry Willette (Lynn). Bob also leaves many life-long friends and relatives to mourn his passing. All those close to Bob have been blessed with many wonderful memories. He was a warm-hearted, gentle soul who loved music, valued hard work and put family first. In earlier years, Bob worked with his father in their family business, ‘A.O. Parsons and Son’, in Woody Point, NL. He had many fond memories from those times, including fishing down on the Labrador. Later, he moved to western Labrador with Gertie and the kids to work as a mechanic for Wabush Mines, and eventually for IOC. Bob had an entrepreneurial spirit, much like his Father, and eventually started his own business ‘Parsons Mobile Maintenance'. In later years, he, with good friend Walter LaCour, operated ‘The Truck Shop’ in Holyrood. Bob was a very hard worker, sometimes working two jobs, all with the goal of making life better for his family. Bob was a generous person; as the saying goes ‘he’d give you the shirt off his back’. Bob’s nature was to take it a step further - he would probably ask if you needed it washed first! He was involved in rescuing the lives of two people; a young boy who was drowning in Bonne Bay and a pregnant woman who had been stranded in a snow storm in Trout River Gulch. Bob was one of several who transported her safely to Corner Brook Hospital during a horrific storm. He was always willing to help those in need. Music was one of Bob’s great loves. He came by it honestly, as his mother played the organ in the United Church in Woody Point. Bob played the accordion, piano, guitar, harmonica and mandolin. He loved Newfoundland music; anything ‘close to the floor’ would be welcomed. He was even reputed to have once worn the varnish off of a piano stool after one particularly enthusiastic night of merrymaking! And many a dance at the Orange Hall he would play for. He passed his passion for music on to his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. Cremation has already taken place. Inurnment to take place at the United Church Cemetery, Woody Point, NL on Friday July 1st. Donations in his memory can be made to the Woody Point United Church Cemetery Fund, Bonne Bay, NL, or to the Canadian Mental Health Association, or to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements entrusted to Dunphy’s Funeral Home, Holyrood. Please visit www.dunphys.ca to sign the memorial guest book or to leave a message of condolence.