Obituary of John Edward Parker

PARKER, John Edward - Jack쳌 - 80, New Minas; passed away August 30, 2010 in Valley Regional Hospital. Born in Newport, Hants County he was a son of the late John and Geraldine (Caldwell) Parker. Jack was a carpenter by trade. He was always helpful to everyone. He loved a good joke and liked to engage in conversation with people and make them think. Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Jack is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna (Benedict); daughters Shirley Parker, Halifax, Sandra (Vance) Sanford, Martock, Helen Card (Wayne Clark), Windsor, Linda (Garnet) Hunter, Ottawa; sons Norman, Grand Prairie, Alta., William, St. John?¢s, NF, Nakia (Laura), Leslieville, Alta.; brother Vernon (Francis), Edmonton, Alta.; 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, Jack was predeceased by his sisters Mary, Judy, Sheila and a brother Thomas. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday in H C Lindsay Funeral Home, 5 Leverett Ave, Kentville where funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday. Rev. David Hewitt officiating. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in Jack?¢s memory may be made to the VON Kings Branch. Special thanks to the VON for all their kindness and care. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of H. C. Lindsay Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 5 Leverett Ave., Kentville, B4N 2K5. Cards of sympathy or donations in memory may be made to this address or on-line at: www.lindsayfuneralhome.ca