Eleanor Parker Obituary

Eleanor "Ellie" (Follansbee) Parker, 80, of Somers, loving wife of Harold "Tiny" Parker, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at Baystate Medical Center.

Ellie was born March 1, 1932, in Stafford Springs, the daughter of the late Franklin E. and Eleanor E. (Wilkie) Follansbee. Eleanor was an accomplished pianist and organist and enjoyed playing the piano or organ at churches throughout the area. She was a member of the Somersville Congregational Church and played the organ there for over 14 years. Ellie enjoyed quilling for her family and friends.

In addition to her husband, Tiny, she is also survived by her three children, Carol Lyman of Springfield, Richard Wilson, and his wife, Kim, of Chicopee, Mass., and Nancy Lum, and her husband, K.W., of Kansas City, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Colleen Parker of Stafford, and Cindy Mortensen, and her husband, Daryl, of Colchester; a brother, Robert Follansbee, and his wife, Shirley, of Flagler Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren, Michael Lyman, Brian and Kevin Lum, Ben and Emily Wilson and Elizabeth Mortensen; and two great-granddaughters, Makayla and Kayleigh Lyman.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family during visiting hours on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St. (Route 190), Somers.

A funeral service for Ellie will be celebrated on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 10 a.m. at Somers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Somers New West Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Ellie may be made to the Founders Affiliate of American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005.

For online expressions of sympathy or directions please visit

www.somersfuneralhome.com

Published by Journal Inquirer from Nov. 13 to Nov. 17, 2012.
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C Lyman

November 17, 2012

A Real Friend, you could not find better than Ellie. I can hear her now singing the very music she created, playing her harp as God raises her to his Kingdom. Her beauty glowed from her child like faith, God wants for all of us to have, and she possessed. She always gave Him the Glory. She blessed me and my family. Prayed faithfully for us. Ellie can't wait till we meet in the great by and by and I know your getting the party ready now.. love you dear friend, for now and always Jackie

Jackie & Bob Davin

November 13, 2012

Deepest Sympathy and prayers for the family.

Dean Whalen

November 13, 2012

To Rich, Kim and the rest of the Wilson family - Our deepest condolences.

George/Melissa Catuogno

November 13, 2012

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