Florence A. Parker, 99, of Glastonbury, formerly of Manchester, the wife of the late Thomas Parker, passed away peacefully Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, at The Hearth, Glastonbury, with her daughter by her side.
Florence was born in Newton, Massachusetts, to Sabino and Josephine (Sauro) Annese. She graduated from high school in Somerville, Massachusetts, and received her RN degree from Mt. Auburn School of Nursing, Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1941.
She proudly served as a nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II with the 6th General Hospital Unit. She was stationed in North Africa and Italy where she met her future husband, Tom, who was also a World War II veteran.
She was married to Thomas Parker Sept. 7, 1946, in Somerville. They were happily married for 52 years. They moved to Manchester in 1965 where she lived for 52 years. She was blessed to have so many wonderful friends and neighbors.
She was an active communicant at St. Bartholomew Church for over 50 years and a member of the Our Lady of Unity Mothers Circle, where she made friendships that have lasted a lifetime. She served in many ministries of the church and volunteered at Manchester Hospital, The Food Pantry, MACC, Scouting, and Crestfield Convalescent Home. She returned to nursing later in life at the Holiday House in Manchester, which was such a joy to her.
She is survived by her children, MaryAnn Fitzgerald and her husband, James, of Fort Worth, Texas, Carolyn Parker of Lewiston, Maine, Linda Parker of Natick, Massachusetts, and Thomas J. Parker of Wethersfield; and her "adopted" grandchildren, the Driscoll's, Tyler, DJ, Kylee, and Ashley; and her nephew, David Joyce. She was predeceased by her sister, Edith Joyce.
Florence's family would like to offer thanks to all the dear friends she has made along the way in her 99 years and to the residents and staff at the Hearth at Glastonbury for their support.
Funeral service will be held Friday, Jan. 4, at 9:15 a.m. from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester, with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. St. Bartholomew Church, 736 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, followed by burial in East Cemetery, Manchester.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, Jan. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew Church, 736 Middle Turnpike East, Manchester, CT 06040.
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Miss you so much Flo. Thank you for being a part of my life. You are a beautiful inspiration to all women.
Jennifer Burdette
January 21, 2019
So sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Ron and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Take care.
Janet/Ron Jackson
January 6, 2019
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing Tom. My Prayers are with you and your family.
Lynn Dockery
January 3, 2019
With deepest sympathy for my 2nd mother - Florence was a special woman who brought joy and love to all of us at the Hearth especially our Hearth "Ladies Night" members. We will remember her fondly and I will miss her so much. It was my pleasure to be a part of her life and be able to know her, her daughter Linda and son Tom. Rest well Flo.
Linda Wildes
January 2, 2019
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