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1939

DIED

2024

Keith Parkinson Obituary

Ledyard - Keith Parkinson (July 4, 1939 - Sept. 2, 2024) Join us for a public CELEBRATION OF LIFE for Keith Parkinson fron noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, by The Paddock Inc., 55 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard.

His favorite holiday was July 4th (his birthday), so we will celebrate with red/white/blue colors and favorite foods, hamburgers, hot dogs, Guamanian chicken and cherry pie! And lots of friends to share a good time and stories. Please come and share your stories with his extended family and hear stories from others who knew him from all his other lives and travels. Bring a dish to share if you like; come and go anytime; open forum, speakers on the half-hour.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Sep. 29, 2024.

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Lindsay Williams Heaslip

September 29, 2024

I remember Keith as a man with a smile from the many years spent at the horse barn. I extend my sympathy to Karen and their family. I am sorry for your loss

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Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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55 Rose Hill Road, Ledyard, CT

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