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Brian Parks Obituary
He was born on June 19, 1977 in New London, the son of Karl L. and Karen Kreamer Parks of East Lyme.
Brian was a 1996 graduate of East Lyme High School and had attended the University of Vermont. Following his love of the water and boats, he graduated from The Landing School of Wooden Boatbuilding and Design in Arundel, Maine.
Brian had worked for several years as a finish boat carpenter at the Pilot's Point Marina in Westbrook.
He will always be remembered as good natured, and a true friend to all who knew him.
Besides his parents, Brian is survived by two brothers and a sister-in law, Stephen L. and Kelly L. Parks of Perth, Australia, and Robert F. Parks of Arlington, Va.; his maternal grandparents, Donald and Marion Kreamer of Lafayette, Pa., and his paternal grandmother, Mabel Parks Horan, of Groton.
Brian's family wishes to invite their friends to a celebration of his life to be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London.
Donations in Brian's memory may be directed to The Landing School, 286 River Road, Arundel, ME 04046.
Please visit www.byles.com for the family's online registry.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Lynne Demarais
March 17, 2008
Karen and Karl, As you have passed another hurdle, I continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynne
Andrew Parrella
March 9, 2008
Karen, Karl and family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Andrew Parrella and family
Sheila M-Corbin (Pimms Fellow)
March 4, 2008
Dear Karen & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart aches for you. Just recently I lost my brother, a year after mom died so I do feel your pain. Do cherish the memories and keep trusting in the Almighty. You will forever be in my prayers. God bless you all.
Liz Buttner
March 4, 2008
Karen - I wish there were something I could do or say to ease your pain or bring comfort to you and your family. Please know that my heart aches for you, and every day you and Brian are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marianne Walczak
March 4, 2008
Karen...so sad to hear of your loss. May the good times and memories you shared help you through this difficult time.
Sally Polius
February 22, 2008
To Karen and family, accept my sympathy. My prayers are with you all during this trying time.
terri bongo facchini
February 21, 2008
karl,karen,stephen rob & family, i am so very sorry to hear about brian. my nephew tommy told me and i just wanted to let you all know that i am away and if i were home i would be there...since i am not my prayers and thoughts are with you all....i loved brian and he was a great person and had a wonderful soul...i enjoyed working with him- he was a great patient!!! i will always remember him fondly. please know i will think of you all. be well and God bless~~ terri (bongo facchini)
Janine Turgeon
February 21, 2008
Karen . . .
I'm so sorry.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janine
Susan Fogarty
February 21, 2008
Karen & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. As A Mother myself, I can not begin to know your grief but hope that memories, prayers and the strength of others will help you during this time.
Billy Kardys
February 21, 2008
I don't know that I will ever have the words to describe how much this guy will be missed. He was a kind soul and a good friend. My thoughts are with all of you...MUCH LOVE
Lori Foote (BHS)
February 20, 2008
Hi Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and you are surrounded by those who truly care and hope to support you through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Bonnie Richards
February 20, 2008
Karen,
As a sturdy craft can carry one across both rough and calm waters may these heartfelt thoughts and prayers bring you and your family strength,comfort,sympathy,and understanding. Seashells remind us that every passing life leaves something beautiful behind. May Brians beautiful life live in your heart forever, and wonderful memories get you through the difficult times that are at hand. For the hardest things we must do ..love sees us through.
With deepest sympathy.
Zina and Steve Makucin
February 20, 2008
Our hearts break for you and your family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Christopher Pitoscia
February 20, 2008
Brian was a friend from UVM. I will never forget him walking into class on one of the first days of school with his dreads and Hanson Bros. glasses! His was a kind and truly unique soul. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family and friends, and all of us who will miss him.
Lisa Lamenzo
February 20, 2008
Karen and family,
I'd like to extend my condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Lisa Lamenzo
Gail Deutsch
February 20, 2008
Karen and the Parks family,
There are no words that can adequately express my sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort in Brian's loving memory.
Andrew Duhamel
February 20, 2008
please know you are in our thoughts.
Paul Waszkelewicz
February 20, 2008
Dear Karen,
My heart goes out to you, I can not imagine the loss of one of my children. I hope this helps, Jesus being the fisherman that he is needed a good boat builder and he called on Brian because he wanted the best man for the job. Please believe that Brian is safe and in a better place. I will keep you in my prayers.
Harris AgriScience Center
February 20, 2008
May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more . . . .
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
Lorraine Delaney
February 20, 2008
Karl & Karen
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers always. May peace find its way to your hearts.
Love and God Bless,
Jim & Lorraine Delaney
Judi Mitchell
February 20, 2008
Dear Karen,
I remember your son Brian so well when he attended school with my girls. Please accept my deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Devora Epstein
February 20, 2008
Karen and family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. Having lost a child many years ago, I know that time does heal, we go on, but we never forget.
Lorraine Canty
February 20, 2008
Karen and Family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time and sending my deepest sympathy.
Peggy Wagner
February 20, 2008
Karen,
I am devastated to hear of your enormous lost. Please know that all of your friends in Bloomfield are thinking of you and your family. We can never understand, but we can provide comfort. Sincerely, Peggy Wagner
Dhana Tulloch-Reid
February 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God hold you in the palms of His hands during this time as you celebrate Brian's life.
Kristy Cioci -Donahue
February 20, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tammy Schondelmayer
February 20, 2008
Karen, I wish I had the right words to provide you with the kind of support I know you and your family need right now. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that in time your memories of Brian's life will bring you some comfort.
Debbie Grainsky
February 20, 2008
Karen and Family,
I know that I can't imagine the devastation that you are feeling; and it pains me knowing I can do nothing to help. Please know that I send you all of my prayers, love and courage.
Colleen Klopp
February 20, 2008
Karen,
My heart goes out to you and your family. May memory of your son comfort you in this time of mourning.
The Kobasa Family
February 19, 2008
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Martine Leslie
February 19, 2008
Brian,
I can't believe your gone. This world has lost a special person, a joyus laugh. May heaven open it's arms to you and grant you wings. Your a beautiful person. All my heart and soul.
Martine
Jill Naraine
February 19, 2008
Karen,
My condolences and prayers go out to you and your family.
Janice D'Amelia (Anton)
February 19, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Lynne Demarais
February 19, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this most difficult time.
Jennifer Marshall-Nealy
February 19, 2008
To the Parks family,
Please accept my deepest condolences as you travel this difficult journey. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Timothy Cipriano
February 19, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. As a father of 3 small children I can not imagine how you feel. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Coronica Richardson
February 19, 2008
To Karen and Family:
I am so sorry for you lost and my prayers will be with you and your family in this time of sadness.
Robert & Carol Farrior
February 19, 2008
Please except our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Nick Ganacoplos
February 19, 2008
Brian Parks was a kind, thoughtful, and generous friend who I will never forgot. We enjoyed many of the same things such as fishing and boating which he was an expert at both. Brian was a great help to me through out my highschool life and beyond. I will always remember him. My wife and I send our deepest condolence to the entire Parks family.
Barbara and Joe Mingo
February 19, 2008
Words cannot express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kristie Moreau
February 18, 2008
Brian was my date to the prom. We just went as friends and we had a lot of fun. i will always remeber him as a great friend and person. He will live on in our hearts.
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