June 6, 1960 – August 27, 2021
Edward was born in Mary’s Harbour, Labrador to Myrtle and Robert Parr of Port Hope Simpson, Labrador on June 6th, 1960. As a young man he grew up in the fishing boat. He met the love of his life, Daphne Andrews, and they married on January 27, 1984. Together, they raised two daughters, Dana and Erica. Edward was a Jack-of-all-trades; he worked at St. Anthony Seafoods, as a carpenter building houses, he worked in construction, he worked at Hillier’s Esso, and as a Janitor/Bus Driver at Bayview Collegiate and White Hills Academy. He was a quiet man loved by everyone.
He leaves to mourn, his Wife, Daphne of 37 years; Daughters, Dana (Scott House), Erica (Toby Penney); Granddaughters, LoraLee Penney and Keira House, who were his pride and joy; Sisters, Zonya (Graham Hillier), Marilyn (Lemuel Penney), Jeanette (Barry Boyd), Irene (Peter Kippenhuek); Brothers, Hayward (Mildred), Donald (Roseann), Kevin (Wavey), Stephen (Sherry), as well as a large circle of family and friends.
He is predeceased by his Dad, Robert Parr (February 1, 2008) and his Mom, Myrtle Parr (May 17, 2021).
Visitation will take place from the Pentecostal Tabernacle in St. Lunaire-Griquet, NL on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 7-9pm and on Monday, August 30, 2021 from 10am-12pm. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday with Pastor Harnum officiating. Interment to follow.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of PARR EDWARD CLARENCE 2021..
Kerry M. Fillatre’s funeral home
Death notice for the town of: Roddickton, Province: T-N