Lawrence Joseph Parker
1925-2018
Lawrence Joseph Parker – 92 of Medford, Kings
County passed away February 25, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by
his cherished family. Lawrence was born at the Wood Maternity Hospital
in Port Williams on August 18, 1925 to farmer, Lorne Parker and his
wife Alice (Wood) Parker (a nurse), and as a child lived at Paddy’s
Island in Medford. He attended Medford school as a child and would
travel on the “Blueberry Express” train from Kingsport to
Kentville to attend Kings County Academy for Grades 10 thru 12. He
completed his education at Agricultural College in Truro specializing
in tree grafting. He proposed to the love of his life, Virginia
Pemberton, at Kingsport wharf and they were married on July 8, 1949,
whom he attributed as being the greatest influence in his life. They
enjoyed many trips throughout the world together. The same year he was
married, he took on the dealership of David Brown tractors and potato
diggers and was a successful dealer for 50 years selling David Brown,
Case, Universal and Ford tractors as well as New Holland equipment.
For many years he also ran a farm, growing strawberries, apples as
well as cattle, offering many men a makeshift home as farm labourers.
He worked very hard to provide for his family. He was a life-long
member of Emmanuel United Church in Kingsport, serving as Elder for
many years. Lawrence was an avid bowler on the Tom Thumb league for
many years and in recent years was a stiff competitor in Wii bowling
with his family. The greatest joy in Lawrence’s life, were his
children — David, James, Jack, Diane and Donald, and he
adored the role of being “Grand-Dad” to Tanya, Candice,
Logan and Jason. The great-grandchildren sent him over the moon with
happiness. He spent many hours building motorized go-carts, farm
equipment and tools, or designing and creating anything that came to
mind to do a particular job. He is survived by his wife of over 68
years, Virginia (Jeanne) (Pemberton) Parker, sons Jack (Brenda) of
Kingsport, Donald (Donna) of Medford, daughter Diane Stirling (Joel)
of Moncton, daughter-in-law Terry Parker of Middle Sackville and
grandchildren Tanya (Mark) Neary, Logan (Mary) Parker, Jason (Ashley)
Stirling and 8 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. His
biggest heartache was the loss of his sons David, Jim and
grand-daughter Candice. He was also predeceased by his parents, Lorne
and Alice, brother, Kenneth and sister-in-law Florence, sister Marion
Gray and brother-in-law Sherman, sister Elizabeth in infancy and
recently (February 2″) his brother Bernard. Lawrence was a very
kind, caring and generous man to everyone he met. His home was his
palace and his door was always open to family, friends, customers or
anyone in need. Cremation has taken place and there will be no
visitation by request. A graveside service will be held at a later
date in the Habitant Cemetery, Habitant, Kings County. The family
would like to thank Dr. Hergett and the VON for their support in
caring for Lawrence and assisting us in allowing him to remain in his
home for his final days. We celebrate the wonderful example that this
man set for so many. Donations in memory may be made to Emmanuel
United Church, VON or to the Candice Parker Bursary Fund at the
Northeast Kings Education Centre. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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Death notice for the town of: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia