Kenneth B.
Parker of Fredericton, NB passed peacefully at the Dr. Everett
Chalmers Regional Hospital on September 11, 2021. Born in Sudbury
Ontario, he was the son of the late Clifford and Elva (Bonnell)
Parker. Kenneth was the husband of the late Opal (Hubbard)
Parker.
Kenneth was a
member of St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church where he held the
position of Church Deacon for many years. He was a member of the
Canadian Military, serving as a Captain in the Air force. He was proud
of his career as a navigator flying the CF100 and was posted in
various locations nationally and
abroad.
He was an avid
traveler and was especially fond of cruising. It was not only the
travel but the trip planning, the detailed itinerary and the stories
which made it one of his
passions.
He was a lover
of the finer things in life, good food, social gatherings, wine and 12
year old single malt scotch
whiskey.
Those with fond
memories of Kenneth include his sister Patricia Matte (Jack) nieces
and nephews living in the Maritimes including Linda Sharpe (Dennis),
Kim Sharpe (Dianne), Tanya Foran-Breen (Cliff), Brenda McLean,
bother-in-law Richard Miller, sister-in-law Edna Vickerman, cousins
and partner Lilian Hughes as well as their families and many
friends.
In addition to
his parents and wife, he is Predeceased by his sister Joan
Price.
Visitation will
be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road,
Fredericton, NB on Tuesday, September 14 from 6-8 PM. A funeral mass
celebrating Kenneth’s life will be held on Wednesday,
September 15 at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church at 12:00 noon
with Father Bill Brennan officiating. Interment will take place in the
Miramichi Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Dr. Everett
Chalmers Hospital Foundation, the St. Dunstan’s Church or a
charity of the donor’s
choice.
1933 2021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Kenneth Bonnell Parker 1933 2021..
Décès pour la Ville: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick