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Gwen Parsons
1958 - 2018
Gwen Parsons
1958 - 2018
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1958
DIED
2018
Gwen Parsons Obituary
Shrewsbury - Gwen D. (Tamarkin) Parsons, age 60, of Shrewsbury passed away peacefully in the early morning of March 31, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family after a spirited battle with breast cancer.
Born on March 25, 1958, Gwen was the middle daughter of Stanley and Inge Tamarkin. Growing up in Oceanside, NY Gwen always kept siblings Barbara Hallen and Karen Glass on their toes. Gwen met Roy Parsons while bartending in Brighton and the two married in 1986. They had three amazing children, Errin, Sean and Bryan. Gwen was an incredibly strong woman who loved swimming, being active and sunshine. She continued teaching water aerobics classes at the YMCA almost right until she lost her battle.
All are welcome to a celebration of life to be held on Saturday, April 7, from 1 – 5 PM at the Scandinavian Athletic Club, 438 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gwen's memory to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022 or online at www.bcrf.org.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Chiampa Funeral Home, 5 Church Rd., On the Common, Shrewsbury. www.chiampafuneralhome.com
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April 9, 2018
We are all so sorry to hear of the passing of Gwen. So many happy fun memories. God bless you all. Jerry, Jeff & Kayla Peterson
Priscilla Jackson
April 6, 2018
Dear Roy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and all who love her. We hope that your many precious memories will help ease your sadness.
Love and prayer, Priscilla and David Jackson and family.
April 4, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Gwen! We shared many happy memories at Mass Health and talking about our children. My condolences to the family.
April 4, 2018
Rest I peace Gwen. I'll always remember you smiling as I came into Mass Health and fitness!
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April 4, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gwen. I have fond memories of her at Spring St. School. My prayers and condolences to the family. Peigi Ballard
Penny McElheny
April 3, 2018
Rest In Peace Gwen.
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