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Donald Parnham Obituary
Born in Portsmouth on July 25, 1933, he was the son of John and Doris (Tucker) Parnham.
Don served four years in the U.S. Navy and 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. After his service he went to work for the City of Portsmouth and retired as manager for the Water Treatment Plant.
He was a member of Corpus Christi Parish and the Knights of Columbus, St. Mary Assembly Fourth Degree.
The husband of the late Helene (Cuvellier) Parnham, survivors include his children, Patricia Strickland of Georgia, Susan Woods of Arkansas, Robert Cote of Durham, Marguerite Snow of Dover, David Parnham of Florida, Donna Hanley of Exeter, 21 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
SERVICES: Visiting hours will be held on Monday, November 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Farrell Funeral Home, 684 State Street, Portsmouth. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 98 Summer St., Portsmouth. The burial with military honors will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Paul Newmans, Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, Conn., and at https://bit.ly/BOS2017.
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Melissa Parnham
November 24, 2016
My heart goes out to the whole entire family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so sad I didn't get to know my papa better. So sorry I could not be there. Sending my love to everyone papa Rip
Susan Woods
November 23, 2016
Oh Daddy I meant to tell you, if they have a women's department store there in heaven, PLEASE STAY OUT OF IT!!!!! And you know very well why..... hahahahahahaha. LOL
I will never forget all of our trips to the stores and you know there was no sense in you trying to run from any of your wonderful loving children while shopping. I for one delighted in hollering in the stores, "that's my Dad, Donald Edward Parnham". You should have known better than to think you could get away from me wherever we went. Even when you and muma came to Texas, I gave you no rest. Didn't we have some great times in Texas? You and mom said you loved being in Texas more than any other place to vacation. You both made it there for several occasions, Easter, my birthday, Christmas, Thanksgiving, most of all you were there when I gave birth to my son. I remember going into the delivery room, yelling Muma. it echoed through the walls. The best thing I remember was when you took me to the doctor and everyone thought you were Bo's Daddy. A few of them said, your son looks just like you. You smiled and said Thank You. I thanked them as well. We kind of kept that to ourselves that day. Daddy I love you and I want you to come visit us in Arkansas. Soon we will see each other in a beautiful happy place with GOD, JESUS HIS SON all our loved ones in the most beautiful serene place called HEAVEN. LOVE ONE OF YOUR DAUGHTERS, Susan
Susan Woods
November 23, 2016
Hey Daddy it's me your little brat, lol. There is not a man on this earth that could have been a better Father to me. You were so kind and patient with me, you loved me so much and taught me more than anybody could have. I know you remember helping me get those pink sponge rollers out of my hair, I was near frantic and you calmed me down. I can't possibly write down all the wonderful things you did for me as your daughter. You were and are the most wonderful Dad that any child could ever ask for. I told you some years ago that I didn't know what I had until I was out on my own. I HAD THE BEST FATHER ( DADDY ) THAT ANY CHILD COULD HAVE EVER ASKED FOR. I will miss you always and of course love you, as well. You are home now, no more pain, no more sorrow. I no that JESUS was waiting for you with open arms. You were also greeted by muma, the very thing you waited so long for. I know you are both finally together and happier than ever. I will see you real soon. Tell Gary that I LOVE HIM and MISS HIM. Take care of muma as she will take care of you. Thank You Again for being MY DADDY. Love your daughter, Susan.
Ian Hanley
November 20, 2016
Thank you Papa for EVERYTHING you did for me I love you and know you have been waiting to go home for 3 years...you are home now
November 20, 2016
Donna Hanley
November 20, 2016
For you Daddy.... I'm So Sad... but Happy you are with Mom... Dancing in Heaven.. <3
Donna Hanley
November 20, 2016
I love you... I'll miss you until We meet again Daddy
dONNA HANLEY
November 20, 2016
Donations may also be made to Research for Alzhiemers and Dementia... Thank you.. My Father would greatly Appreciate it.
DONNA HANLEY
November 20, 2016
I have so many wonderful Memories.. All The times you took David and I fishing, You both had Poles, I had a drop line. All the times you took the two of us to Pierce Island, You would go off the highest Diving Board .. I was so worried for you... Even though you were fine.. We had so much fun Daddy.. I wish we could do it all over again... I know MMA'S HAPPY, I HOPE YOU HAVE HER PURSE.. :) I LOVE YOU DADDY <3
Daddy and I in Pueto Rico <3 <3
Donna Parnham
November 20, 2016
I love you Daddy...Even though you're with Mama... I miss you here Daddy. Watch over me Daddy... All My Love, Your Daughter, Donna Ellen <3
Angel Hancock
November 20, 2016
Papa love you lots and will miss you more but I know you are with Mimi and everyone else in heaven so for that I can smile. Rest in peace now your no longer in pain.
Terry Forand
November 19, 2016
Pat, Prayers are with you and your family.
Erica Snow-Brake
November 19, 2016
Miss you and love you Papa.
Love your granddaughter.
Marguerite Snow
November 19, 2016
You were the best Dad a girl could want , I love you and miss you so much , Thank you for choosing me to your Daughter .
Diane Nault
November 19, 2016
Prayers are with you all at this time . God bless.
David Parnham
November 19, 2016
Dad , I will always cherish the time we had together from the first day I came into this world until the day you left it you have always been the most wonderful Dad that anyone could ever ask for , you were caring loving and kind , but stern when needed . I could not be more proud to say that you are my Dad . I love you so very much and will miss you the same , you have been and will always be my hero . I love you and so very happy that you are with mom again . Take care Dad be safe and remember , you will never be in pain ever again . Love you do very much , Your loving son David .
Patricia Strickland
November 19, 2016
Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to call you Dad. You came into my life when I was about 14 yrs old and a gift from God is what you were and have been. You will be dearly missed and forever loved but I know you are in heaven now. I'm so Proud you were my father. Be at rest Dad.
Your loving daughter
Pattie
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