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Roger PARSONS Obituary

PARSONS - Roger Alan March 17, 2015, beloved husband of 47 years to Betty (Stewart) Parsons; dear father of Tracy, Tammy and Allan (Mary Jo) Parsons; cherished Papa of Nolan, Dylan and Lily Parsons; dear brother of Terry (Linda) Parsons, Stormy (Gary) Schaefer, Marianne Miller, Todd (Mary) Parsons, Lisa (late John) Hinckley and the late Gary, Mark and Rhonda Parsons; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. (Buffalo Chapel), 2397 Seneca St., Buffalo, 14210. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Victory Basilica, 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna, 14218. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the woundedwarriorproject.org

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Published by Buffalo News from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2015.

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rich and mary curran

March 21, 2015

Betty, Tammy, Tracy and Allen, We are very sad to hear of the passing of Roger. Our best memory of Roger is his wonderful smile. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Carrie Parks

March 21, 2015

A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending our love, Todd and Carrie Parks

Barbara & Chuck Palmer

March 21, 2015

Betty, Tracy, Tammy, & Alan you have lost a wonderful husband & father. He is in a better place, no pain or sickness. He is at peace. Just remember he will always be in your memory, he is all around you, at home,outside,at work, everywhere. He will be missed by everyone. You are in my prayers. He is in God's hands now.

Krug Family

March 20, 2015

Our most heartfelt sympathies are with the entire family. Mr. Parsons was a stand up guy with a smile that could light a room up. We have many fond memories that we will cherish. RIP

Karen Reichert

March 20, 2015

Tammy, Nolan, Betty, Tracy, Al, Mary Jo, Dylan, and Lily, Our hearts ache for you at the loss of Roger. We just adored him, and hope the many wonderful memories of his life get you through this time. All our love, Karen, Dave, & Magnolia

March 20, 2015

My sympathy to the family. May you find comfort knowing that God is near you and is a refuge during this difficult time.
--Psalms 9:9--

Chris Hall

March 20, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Al.

Dennis McAndrew

March 20, 2015

Your memory will live on through your incredible family. God Bless

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