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William Parker Obituary

William "Sam" D. Parker, Sr.

1927 - 2014 DALTON William "Sam" D. Parker,Sr., 87, of 56 High Street, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield on April 30, 1927, the son of Philip W. and Margaret Desmond Parker, he was educated in Dalton schools and was a 1945 graduate of Dalton High School. He served with the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Parker was employed by General Electric Company where he was a woodworker for 40 years, the last ten of which, he was an inspector for the Bradley tanks. He retired in 1987. He was a communicant of St Agnes Church, and was a member of the Dalton American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a Red Sox and Patriots fan who also enjoyed watching golf. He enjoyed woodworking projects, as well Mr. Parker's wife, the former Katherine F. McGill, whom he married Feb. 23, 1952, died June 12, 2008. Mr. Parker is survived by a son, William D. Parker, Jr., of Bethel, Vt.; two daughters, Elizabeth M. King and her husband, Jack, of Chatham, N.Y., and Susan K. Walton and her husband, Lee, of Dalton; eight grandchildren, Justine Wood, Nicholas Wood, Cynthia Walton, Colin Walton, Christian Parker, Joshua Seile, Traci Gero, and John Parker; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Michael W. Parker, who died in 2006, and by a sister, Mary Jane Reardon. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for William "Sam" D. Parker will be held Thursday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME in Dalton with the Rev. Christopher A. Malatesta, pastor of St. Agnes Church, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 10 to 11 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dalton Ambulance and Rescue in care of DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 890 East Main Street, Dalton.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jun. 25, 2014.
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dear Sue and family
will miss Sam at the sat morning basketball games.
he is in our prayers.

bob & joan bates

July 1, 2014

Remembering the great visits. Remembering all the family at your time of loss.

Dave and Marie Clark

June 26, 2014

We are so, so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Bill... Please know you are in our thoughts. Dan & Tammy Gaherty & Family

June 26, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Butch, I remember how great it was to talk to him at Ellen's service. I remember thinking he was such a wonderful connection to my mother. She always talked about her brother. I know the pain of loss. My prayers are with you all.

June 26, 2014

Dear Beth,Sue &family.Sorry to hear of your loss.Sam was a great man a lot of good memories at Duff&Dels. John&Dolores Mangano

dolores mangano

June 25, 2014

Sue, Beth & Bill: Joe & I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was last dad from the best old neighborhood in town and we will all remember him forever. We will keep him, your mom, Mike, & each of you in our thoughts and prayers. ~ Love, Joe & Marylou Daly

Christine Daly

June 25, 2014

Jimbo and I send thoughts and prayers your way.

Sue Doucette

June 25, 2014

To All of Sam Parker's family, Pete and I are so sorry for your loss. Death is never easy even if it is expected. You are all in our prayers for strength and peace knowing that Sam is in a much better place where there is no pain or sadness.

Pete & Martha McCarthy

June 25, 2014

Sue,Beth, Bill and the rest of the family, we were sorry to hear of your dad's passing.He was a great man. Cherish your memories.

David n Paula Ryan

June 25, 2014

Dear Beth, Sue, and Billy,

So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Wanda Seile Rogala

June 25, 2014

So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

Christy and Barry Gilardi

June 25, 2014

Dear Beth, Sue, and Billy,

I wish to express my sincerest sympathies on the passing of your dad. He and your mom were always good to me. Now he's together with her and your brother.

Ray & Julie Wood

June 25, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

The family of Bonnie Henry

Bonnie Henry

June 25, 2014

Sue - I was so sorry to read about the loss of your dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time.

Judy Schnopp

June 25, 2014

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