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1937
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2018
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Thomas Parker Obituary
Fair Haven, VT - Thomas W. Parker, 80, of Fair Haven, formerly of Glenham, NY, entered into rest on March 8, 2018 at his home in Fair Haven, VT.
Thomas was born on April 19, 1937 in Beacon, NY the son of the late Ralph and Mildred (Post) Parker.
On February 27, 1965 he married the former Nancy Miller. They resided in Glenham, NY until 2004 when they moved to Fair Haven, VT. Mrs. Parker survives at home.
Thomas is also survived by his children Michelle Spola and her husband Richard of Fishkill, NY, his son Daniel T. Parker and his partner Janet Rigdon of North Attleboro, MA, his sister Anne Anderson and Sister-in-law Vilma "Skip" Parker both of Beacon, NY as well as several nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents Thomas was predeceased by his siblings Barbara Laffin, Mildred "Betty" VanTassell, Florence "Sis" Bloomer, John Parker and his brothers-in-law Robert Laffin, Eugene VanTassell, Leonard Bloomer, and Earl Anderson.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, 2 Beekman Street, Beacon. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in memory of Thomas to the Slater Chemical Fire Company, Model T Fund, P. O. Box 391 Glenham, NY 12527 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
To send a personal condolence please visit www.riverviewbyhalvey.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Patrick J. Halvey of Riverview Funeral Home by Halvey, LLC.
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Rosalie Malouf Nicholls
March 27, 2018
It is with great sadness to learn of Tommy's passing. Prayers go out to his family.
Greg and Jan Norman
March 21, 2018
Nancy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great guy and lots of fun to be around. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 16, 2018
Nancy I remember good times long ago when we were young growing up. Sorry for your loss.
Dick & Judy Killeen
Carol O'Donnell
March 15, 2018
I was so sad to hear of Tommy's passing. We had a lot of great memories. I am glad we got to see him at our last reunion picnic. So sorry Nancy for your loss.
March 13, 2018
Glad I got to talk to Tom those days preceding his passing. Carol and I are sad but the memories are good. Will keep you all in our prayers. Chuck Miller
Jeannie Underwood
March 13, 2018
Parker family so sorry for your loss of Tom. Always a gentleman would visit when he came into the office to put insurance on the Model T.Take care and God's Blessings.
March 13, 2018
NANCY, MICHELLE, RICK, DAN AND JANET WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS MY SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BLESS YOU ALL
JOHN WAY
Phillips Family
March 11, 2018
Condolences - He had a good life after retirement. God Bless the family.
Keith Perkins
March 9, 2018
Sorry old buddy sure wish I was there for u. We had good times together will always remember you
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