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Lisa Parke Obituary
Lisa is survived by her beloved husband of twenty one years, John M. Parke; her two children, Cameron B. and Delaney B. Parke all of Worcester; her parents, Henry and Cecilia B. (Gault) Burns; a sister, Dianne Carr all of West Boylston; her only great nephew, Kobe; her beloved dog, "Budweiser"; many nieces, nephews cousins and friends. Lisa was born in Worcester and grew up in West Boylston. She graduated from West Boylston High School, attended Quinsigamond Community College and lived most of her life in Worcester. Lisa worked as a teacher's aide for the Pre Kindergarten Class many years at St. Stephen's School. She loved working with young children. She will be missed by her family, friends and the entire St. Stephen School family. Lisa's family would like to thank the St Stephen family for all the help at her time of need.
Lisa was a member of St Stephen Church; She loved the White Mountains, the beaches of New England, the Holidays and decorating for all seasons.
The funeral will be held Monday, December 1st from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in St. Stephen Church, 357 Grafton St. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Sunday, November 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Parke Children Educational Fund, care of Flagship Bank, 491 Shrewsbury St. Worcester 01604.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lisa Parke
paul mc gurk
December 14, 2008
cecelia and i send our deepest sympathy of the loss of my cousin lisa she was a wonderfull woman and mother who i will always remember as being ever so given in many ways the time i spent with lisa when i was over there is a time i will always remember fondly lisa you will always be in my prayers and in my heart may you rest in peace sweetheart
Frank & Sandy(Erickson) Prendiville
December 11, 2008
To the Burns and Parke family. I am so sorry to hear about Lisa. I grew up with Lisa, and still have tons of great memories with her living across the street from me. God Bless.
wendy savageau
December 9, 2008
Dear Parke Family,
So sorry to hear about Lisa's passing..I worked with her at Charter, I have fond memories of her, myself and Sarah L..We definetley lost a good one..
Anne Gallant
December 1, 2008
To Lisa's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa was a friend of mine in High School. She was a lot of fun. I have memories of good times with Lisa.
My heart & prayers go out to you all.
Hillary Phillips
December 1, 2008
My son Joey was Lisa's pre-school class last year at St. Stephen's. She really helped make his first school experience more positive. I remember him sitting on her lap for the Christmas program last year. She was a wonderful person I am so sorry for your loss.
Lesley Neil ( Nee Burns)
December 1, 2008
To my family in the States..
I was so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of my younger cousin Lisa.. My heart goes out to her family at this sad, sad time.
Lisa may you shine in heaven as you did on earth..
Lyndsey Seymour
November 30, 2008
To the family of Lisa Parke, Lisa will be missed by my entire family I grew up knowing Lisa when she worked at greater media cable with my mother Joyce. She was a wonderful and caring woman who will be missed dearly and forever my prayers are with you always. God Bless. The Seymour Family
The Ginisi Boys
November 30, 2008
To the Parke Family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Parke was our pre-K teacher and we will miss her very much.
Rhonda Sanchez
November 30, 2008
Dear Diane
I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rhonda Sanchez
Jonathan Burns
November 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
From your family in Scotland.
The Crawford family
November 30, 2008
Our family's thoughts and prayers are with your family at the time. We all knew Lisa from school and will miss her a great deal.
Stephen,Laura, Joe,Katherine,&Shane Crawford
Kelly Mercer
November 29, 2008
Dear John & family and to the Burns family,
My family and I are very sorry for your loss.
Lisa and I grew up together ,We had alot of fun. She was a fantastic friend. Your family will be in our prayers...Kelly (Rosenlund) Mercer
Donny Jr Porcaro
November 29, 2008
I am sorry for your tragic loss.I have so many great memories of Mrs.Parke.
Al Bonfatti
November 29, 2008
Dear John and Familly,
We are very saddened by this sudden tragedy.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you can draw strenght from each other.
Karen and Al Bonfatti and Family.
Caren Ginese
November 29, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Greg,Caren,Lily, and Cody Ginese
DON PORCARO
November 29, 2008
Don, Ann,Don Jr,& Dominic
Janet and Sidecar
November 29, 2008
Diane & family, we are so sorry for all of the sadness you are going through.... Our hope is that one day, all of the wonderful memories of Lisa will fill your hearts and take away your pain. Our thoughts are with all of you.
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