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Vincent Theophilus "Papa" PARKES

Woodland Park, New Jersey

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PARKES Vincent Theophilus "Papa," age 93, born in St. Andrews, Jamaica, WI a longtime resident of Paterson, NJ. Departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2010. He was predeceased by his parents: Olga Walker and Stephen Parkes. Grandson; Christopher...

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It's been 8 years and I think about you constantly especially with your birthday approaching. I will carry you in my heart and mind forever. My future children will know of you and I will continue to "sing a sing" for you in church. Love you more each day. Continue to rest in the arms of God Papa❤❤

my fondest memories of papa is when i visited jersey and he would tell me all sorts of stories abou life in the "olden days"

I remember Papa use to get so happy when all his Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren was around him, Pappa always said, "koo picnie". There too many great memories of Pappa to recall them all! Love you Pappa! Mark Emanuel Tait

What I remember best about Papa, was when he spent time in Winnipeg in the mid 80's when I was a little boy, I couldn't been more than 9 or 10 years old. It was something that we did regularly while he was there. He really enjoyed walking and he would take me down to the Red River where he would sing to me and play the guitar, I would try to attempt to skip rocks, which I was not the best at at that age. These are moments that I will always cherish because they made me feel real special as a...