Barbara J. Parsons

Barbara Jan
    (Hutchinson) Parsons
     NORWAY Ñ Barbara Jan (Hutchinson) Parsons died at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.
     Barbara was born in Bethel on May 2, 1947, the daughter of Loton and Iva (Bartlett) Hutchinson. She was educated in Bethel schools and graduated from Gould Academy with the Class of 1965.
     She married John Parsons on Aug. 16, 1969. They later were divorced.
     After graduation, she received her nursing degree and worked for over 30 years as an LPN in several area nursing homes and hospitals.
     Barbara will be remembered as one who gave of herself and befriended those that were in need of friendship. She was often found listening to her friends and would give guidance to them during difficult times in their lives.
     Barbara is survived by her two sons; Jeffrey and his wife Summer of Lisbon and Joel of Rockland; three grandchildren Whitney, Kadison and Noah; a niece and three nephews and several close friends including Mike Curtis, Atte Hertell and Jess Whitaker.
     Visiting hours will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, 64 Andrews Road, South Woodstock on Wednesday evening 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Arthur Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Riverside Cemetery, Bethel.
    
     For those who wish, donations may be made to:
    Stephens Memorial Hospital
    Development Office
    Tracy Geary
    181 Main Street
    Norway, Maine 04268
    to go toward the Caring Tree.
    
    The family would like to give special thanks to the nursing staff at Stephens Memorial for the excellent care given to Barbara during her stay
     Barbara Jan (Hutchinson)
    Parsons