• Hector Parsons

    July 13, 2021

  • PARSONS, Hector,Passed peacefully away at the Health Sciences Center on July 12th, 2021, Hector Parsons of Whitbourne, NL, age 96 years.

     
    Hector was predeceased by his loving wife Rebecca, parents Ellen Jane and Matthew Parsons, sisters Alice, Mildred and Lilly, brothers Will, Mose and step brother John Robert, step-brother, Hedley, and step-sister  Mary Jane son-in-law Edgar Dawe, and great granddaughter Piper.
     
    Left with broken hearts and happy memories are his children Doris, Ruth (Stan), Roger, Juanita, Reg (Pam) and his special friend Drucella Penney. Also left to mourn are granddaughters Annette (Dennis), Jeanette (Colin), Jasmine and Majesta and grandsons Noah and Luke and great grandchildren Devon, Floyd and Klohee, sister-in-law Eva Drover,   as well as a large circle of nieces and nephews and friends.
     
    Hector delivered the mail from Carbonear to Western Bay in the 1930’s, worked on a farm, he owned a mink ranch, worked on the railroad and at a henry farm. He proudly grew his own vegetables and shared his gardening techniques with anyone who was interested – the family looks forward to a bountiful tomato harvest this fall.
     
    Also leaving to mourn wonderful and supportive friends Kevin and Goldie Mercer, Pauline King, Lorraine Warren and Gladys Cooper. Hector was a long serving member of the Loyal Orange Lodge.
     
    Visitation will take place on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00pm, 7:00-9:00pm and Thursday from 10:00 -12:00pm. Funeral to take place Thursday at 2:00pm at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church and Cemetery Whitbourne.
     
    Due to COVID restrictions, if you would like to attend the church service you must pre-register by calling 709-759-3020.
     
    Donations in loving memory can be made to the charity of ones choice.

  • 21 comments

    Pam Quirk

    13 Jul 2021

    Pam and family. I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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    Darlene Mercer

    13 Jul 2021

    My condolences to the family and friends.

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    Roxanne Oates

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a lovely man. RIP Mr. Parsons.

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    Graham Morgan

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry to hear about Hector. I knew him all my life. He was a friend to everyone and a special man with a caring and gentle heart. God love and take care of him. RIP my friend 🙏🙏❤❤

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    Neal & Rita Mercer

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry to hear of Hectors passing. He was a long time customer and we will fondly remember him. Condolences to the family!

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    Mary Linehan

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

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    Lesley Barnes

    13 Jul 2021

    Reg, Pam, Noah and Luke, Sending you heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. Lesley, Blake and Rachael

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    joan reid

    13 Jul 2021

    You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I met your dad through Drucella and enjoyed chatting with him and hearing his stories. He was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed but never forgotten RIP Hector

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    Krista Wade

    13 Jul 2021

    Pam (Reg), So sorry to hear of your father in law's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Krista

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    Jason Mercer

    13 Jul 2021

    Reg and family my deepest condolences on the loss of your father

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    Andy Dobbin

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. my condolences to the family

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    Elsie and Will Collins

    13 Jul 2021

    Our condolences to the family. Hector was not only a relative but a long time friend. It was a privilege to have known such a wonderful man. He'll be greatly missed but not forgotten. He left us all with many precious memories. Until we meet again. Rest in Peace dear friend.

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    Doreen antle

    13 Jul 2021

    Reg,Pam,Noah and Luke sorry for your lost our thoughts are with your family. I’m sure he will be missed. Doreen and Max

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    Ivan & Shirley Saunders

    13 Jul 2021

    To all the family our deepest sympathy. Hector was a long time friend to our family. We enjoyed spending time with him on our visits back home. He will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. R.I.P.

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    John & Nora Mercer

    13 Jul 2021

    So sorry for your loss .Hector will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Deepest condolences to all his family, thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our loss, Heaven's gain. Rest In Peace Hector 🙏

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    Terry and Eileen Husk

    13 Jul 2021

    Doris We are so very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was a wonderful man and a real gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time..

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    Jeannette Piper

    14 Jul 2021

    Pam and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. These are the times in life, when having family near is a blessing. Take good care.

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    Ivan & Shirley Saunders

    14 Jul 2021

    To all the family you are in our prayers and thoughts on the passing of such a wonderful man. Hector was a wonderful friend to all our family. We will definitely will miss him. He was a type of person you could sit and listen too all his adventures in life and he had many. May you now R.I.P.

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    Clayton &Marilyn Green

    14 Jul 2021

    Our Deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his family.

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    Roy and Lillian Luffman

    14 Jul 2021

    Doris, Ruth, Juanita, Reg and Roger, we are so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a kind hearted man and a friend to everyone who knew him. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Hang on to your beautiful memories, they will be very helpful, in getting you through this very sad time. May our Heavenly Father bless you and give you the strength you need to get you through the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, hugs and prayers. ♥️🤗🙏 Lillian and Roy

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    Leanne, Mark, Kyle and Luke McGuire

    15 Jul 2021

    Reg, Pam, Noah and Luke - So sorry for your loss. May the memories you have, help you through this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

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