William Parr Obituary
William Ridgley Parr, affectionately known as Bill, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. He was born on November 19, 1946 to the late William and Thelma Parr-St. Jean; beloved husband of Patricia Burns; cherished brother of Lorraine (Frank) Shipley, Gail (Norbert) Vergez, Susan (Brian) Smith; dear brother in law of Cindy Parr, Bill Godman; step father of Patrick Burns and Amanda Wysocki; grandfather of Nathan Frank, McKenzie Primrose, Leif Burns, Jesse Wysocki; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and a host of friends. Bill is preceded in death by his step father, Lawrence St. Jean and siblings Karen Godman and Craig Parr.
A visitation will be held on Friday from 3pm – 7pm with Military Honors beginning at 5pm.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Bill’s memory to Tunnel to Towers or a charity of your choice.
1328 Sulphur Spring Road, Arbutus, MD 21227-2714
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