John H. Parker

John Parker Obituary

John H. Parker Ballston LakeJohn H. Parker, 87, of Ballston Lake, NY, following a short illness, passed away peacefully on January 26 with his wife, Doris at his side, at their home. Also known to many as Jack, he was born in Binghamton, NY on March 3, 1924, the son of the late George and Mabel Parker. During World War II, John served proudly in the U.S. Navy in the aircraft division. John worked hard to put himself through college and regularly sent money home to his mom and brother, Ray. He married his wife, Doris, on July 25th, 1949, and together they raised their two daughters while he taught 6th grade mathematics for 20 years in the Niskayuna School District. John was a man who loved his family and God. He loved to play the guitar and harmonica as well as sing, which he did on a local radio station. He was very entertaining. John enjoyed dogs, telling jokes, reading books, watching movies, and camping. He was loved and respected and will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife, Doris, survivors include his brother, Raymond Williams of Quincy, MA; two daughters, Lori (Ed) Potter, previously of Clifton Park/currently of Tennessee, Terri Maxson of Schenectady, and Tom Stack (as John would say, the son he never had). John is also survived by six grandchildren, Codi Maxson, Andrei Squires, Rebecca, Timothy, Jonathan and David Potter; as well as his five greatgrandchildren. Relatives and friends may call on the family on February 6th from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd., Glenville. A procession will follow at 12 noon to the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in John's name may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online condolences to the Parker family may be made at glenvillefuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Gazette Co. from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for John Parker

7 Entries

Lee Palmer

February 11, 2012

Doris, I will remember many good times having coffee with John and friends at Persnickety in Clifton Park..
Lee Palmer

Janice Knight

February 4, 2012

My love and condolences to all the Parker and Potter family members. Jack was a wonderful brother-in-law. In addition to mutual respect and affection, we shared a love of books and music. I shall miss him, and I will always remember his wonderful smile.

Drew Squires

February 2, 2012

Hi Doris:
My Deepest Condolences. I am grateful though because I know that he is happy with the Lord. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." Our sadness is from our loss in this life, but as Christians we know, and can comfort ourselves in, the knowledge that he is now with the Lord, preparing for the day when we will all be with him again. For now, we can remember & smile at the memories, laughter & kindness that John has left us with, and there are many! Thank you Doris for standing with, and loving such a kind and wonderful man. I continue to keep you in my prayers. May the Lord comfort you & help you to smile through your loss.
All My Love:
Drew

Brenda Tsakanikas

February 1, 2012

My condolences to the Family . I only got to know John for a short while , as I was one of his caregivers in his last months of life. He had a great since of humor and a good heart always concerned with his wifes well being even though he was going thru his own illness . I was very blessed to have been apart of his life even if it was only a short period of it .

Lisa Valentine

February 1, 2012

The world will truly miss a great man, and heaven rejoices to receive this great man. Keeping you all in my prayers, sending my love n prayers of comfort at this time. Although we know he has gone home to be with the Lord we can't help but to hurt and ache and wish for him to be here. He is rejocing and singing with the angels. Sadly he has gone and left us, but we know we will one day see him n be able to see his wonderful smile. God bless each and everyone of you. Much love and prayers Gram for I know your heart is broken, I pray God be by your side and fill you with his love n peace. That God be there holding you and comforting you. This may be a hard time for each of you in your own way, and I pray God be with each and everyone of you through this very difficult time. I love each and everyone of you and hold a piece of you in my heart, I will pray for you each day. God bless you. Much Love in Christ

Paul Bredderman

January 31, 2012

My sincere condolences to all of John's family. I know you will miss him, as I will. I have known John, as a coffee mate, for the last 10+ years. Needless to say, we became good friends. Those are many fond memories now. I will miss him.

Marilyn Levine Halsdorf

January 30, 2012

Mrs. Parker
I am not sure if you remember but I saw you and Mr Parker recently at Marcella's while eating dinner and told him that I recognized him immediately as him being my teacher at Van Antwerp. I was very touched at his reaction and so was my husband. He is one teacher that I will never forget for his kindness and patience.
You along with the rest of your family are in my thoughts.

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