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John Parsons Obituary
PARSONS, John A. John A. Parsons, 84, of Rocky Hill, former resident of Berlin and New Britain, died Wednesday (October 20, 2004). Born December 20, 1919, in New Britain, he was the owner of Parsons Tool Company of Berlin. John also worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of East Hartford, and Eastern Tool and Die of Newington. He was a Lieutenant in the 10th Army Air Force based in India-Burma during World War II. As a pilot he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters for performance with the Burma Hump region, logging over 130 missions in all. John was married for 55 years to F. Barbara Parsons (formerly Wall) and survived by Barbara; two sons, Colonel Bradford J. Parsons of Kensington, who is currently serving with the U.S. Army Reserves in Iraq, and Scott J. Parsons of Farmington; a daughter, Jill B. Brandt of Napa, CA; four grandchildren, Kathleen, Kristine and Zachary Parsons of Kensington and Tyler Brandt of Napa, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, at 9:30 a.m. at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., New Britain. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park. Calling hours are Friday, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Assoc., 90 Oak St., Hartford, CT 06106. Please share a memory with the family in the online guest book at www.ericksonhansen.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Parsons
Christina and Dawn McKenna
October 27, 2004
Dear Scott and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're so sorry for your loss.
Dawn and Christina McKenna
Jill Brandt
October 26, 2004
Dear Dad
We are so happy and proud to have had you as our dad. I speak for both Brad and Scott when I say that you were an inspiration in all our lives. You were the best dad we could have every imagined. You taught us well dear sir. God bless you forever.
We Love You Dearly,
Jill, Scott & Brad
Sherry Bostic-Mewborn
October 22, 2004
Brad & Family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your love one. May God Bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Jan (Alfredo)Hlywa
October 22, 2004
Dear Scott,
I am so sorry for your loss! Our condolences are you with and your family at this time.
Jan And Andy Hlywa
Southbury, CT
Albert Alfredo
October 21, 2004
Dear Scott, Brad, and Jill;
I am very saddened to hear of the loss of your father.
I pray that God's stregnth will comfort you in knowing that he is at peace now.
Best Wishes Always,
AL Alfredo
Kirsten & Brian Fitzgerald
October 21, 2004
Scott, Our condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Kirsten & Brian
Cheryl Church
October 21, 2004
Please accept my condolences at this very sad time. The loss of a family member is not easy to accept, but knowing he's at peace and with God helps us get through.
Brad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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