• Francis (Frank) Parsons

    April 12, 2020

  • Francis Parsons passed peacefully away at St.Patricks Mercy home on Saturday, April 11th, 2020, Aged 81. Predeceseaed by his devoted wife Ina, they lived their days out together raising their family in Markland. Left with loving memories are daughter Tracey (Paddy), sons Lawrence, David (Cindy) and Ronald, sister Elizabeth and grandchildren Natasha, Bree, Lucas, Donavan, Desmond, Rider, Paige and Diamond along with a large group of friends and relatives and the staff St. Patrick’s Mercy home. Frank spent his last few years full of life and love at St. Patrick’s Mercy home where he loved to play the drums, woodwork, play bingo and darts and to eat enough breakfast for three men. A special Thank-you to everyone at the home for taking such good care of him.
    Frank was a joker, always finding a way to brighten everyone’s day. He was a man of few words but many smiles. Born and raised in Markland, he loved his home there. If able he would have lived his entire life with his loving wife, fishing, cutting wood and tending to the land he was so proud of with his dog Sasha by his side.
    Francis will be buried next to his wife Ina in the United cemetery in Whitbourne.
    Unfortunately we are unable to have a memorial service at this trying time as we wish to keep his loved ones safe. We will inform everyone of future celebrations of life for him.

  • 6 comments

    Bernard Cumby

    13 Apr 2020

    I have so many wonderful memories of Frank as a child and into my teens. He was very close to my parents and so well loved by all Marklanders. He was one of the most cherished Marklanders I ever knew. You will be missed so much by so many my friend. May God bless you and keep Frank. May you always Rest In Peace.

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    Denise Parsons

    13 Apr 2020

    So sorry for the loss of uncle frank. He has always made me laugh. I have very fond memories of him and aunt ina. He will be sadly missed.

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    JOan Brown

    13 Apr 2020

    Tracey and other family members,, Saddened to learn of your fathers passing. We all enjoyed the stories and laughs with him and Weldon when they shared a room at St Pats. Sending my sincere condolences. Joan Brown and family

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    Nancy (Peckham) Dawe

    14 Apr 2020

    I am saddened to hear of Frank's passing. Just this past summer my sister, Julie, and I visited with him. We enjoyed a sing a long. When I think about visiting Markland as a young girl, from Victoria, I think about Frank pressing his pants with brown paper, it fascinated me at the time. He was always fun. My deepest condolences to the family.

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    Jeff & Norma Cumby

    14 Apr 2020

    Sending sincere sympathy to all the family at this difficult time. He was a great friend to my father, always joking and a great bit of fun. Take care everyone.

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    Walter Peckham

    14 Apr 2020

    To the family of Frank please accept my sincere condolences and prayers at this most difficult time. Walter B Peckham Cousin. Trenton On.

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