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Mary Parker Obituary



Mary Erin McGuigan Parker, 41, passed away on May 16, 2017. She was the wife of Leland Edward Parker. Erin was born in New Britain on January 30, 1976 to Austin and Joan (Collins) McGuigan. Erin attended the Westminster School, University of Vermont, University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University where she graduated with her Master's in Health Science and became board certified as a Physician's Assistant. She was a PA at Hartford Hospital for 8 years. Erin was actively involved with the PTO at John Trumbull Primary School. She was an EMT and a member of the National Ski Patrol. She was an avid runner and ran collegiately at UVM. In addition to her husband, Lee and her parents, Austin and Joan, Erin was survived by her two daughters; Eibhlin Walsh and Maibel Tobin Parker, her sister Kerry Hoffman and her brother Ryan McGuigan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, May 22, 2017 at 11:00am at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 2:00-5:00pm at Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield, CT 06759. Kindly visit www.rowefuneralhome.net to send the family an online condolence.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 20, 2017.

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Simon McKeon

December 1, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences. I attended New Britain High School with Erin.

Erin brought so much joy to those around her!!! I remember like it was yesterday attending Running Camp in Northfield Mount Hermon in MASS circa 1991.

I was in Naples Italy when she and her husband went to Rome in 2011 or 2012...I should have tried harded to go up to see her!

We will miss you dearly Erin!!!!!!!
Simon C. McKeon
Commander, US Navy

Karyn Butler MD

May 22, 2017

Erin was a wonderful spirit. She is deeply missed. Wishing peace and love for her family at this difficult time.

Diane Harbeck

May 21, 2017

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Carole Cheah

May 21, 2017

So very sorry to hear this very sad news. I have wonderful memories of Erin's sweet welcoming smile and sunny personality from long ago.
May God comfort all the family with His peace and strength in your loss and grief.

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