Obituary
H. Allister Parsons, 75, of Robichaud Office passed away at home on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Born in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, NS, he was the first of twelve children born to Doreen Mary (Seward) and the late Herbert Allister Parsons.
Allister retired after working many years for CN Rail in Moncton, NB. He then worked at the Irving Box Factory in Shediac for several years. Allister’s home was on the ocean, where he enjoyed nature and the simple things in life. He loved jogging and walking the beach with his beloved dog Sam, digging clams, eating lobster, fishing and boating. Allister was an avid sports fan and he loved to spend time with family and friends.
Allister is survived by his daughter: Carol Lynn Parsons and will be sadly missed by his mother: Doreen Parsons; his brothers and sisters: Donna Scott (Glenn), Lynda Johnston (Fred), Doreen Shippee, Roseanne (George), Paulette Oram (Pat), Brenda Garnett (Rob), Wayne and Christopher (Katherine); also by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
In addition to his father, Allister was predeceased by his brother: Raymond and an infant brother: John Francis and Kevin.
It is with deep sadness the family of Kevin Augustus Parsons wish to announce his passing which occurred at his home, July 4, 2022, following a period of declining health. Born March 10, 1954, in Glace Bay, NS, he was the son of Doreen (Seward) Parsons and the late H. Allister Parsons.
Kevin was born in Glace Bay before he and his family moved to Moncton and then settled in Saint John. He graduated from Simonds High School and moved west studying Civil Engineering at UBC. He had worked on several projects in British Columbia making Kelowna his home base. He was a kind and gentle person who took great pleasure in cooking, entertaining and in his family. He often helped out his family when they moved to British Columbia looking for their opportunities. Kevin loved nature and the outdoors camping and fishing. Kevin returned to Saint John and became the caregiver to his brother Wayne.
Kevin was the 7th of 12 children. Besides his mother Doreen, he is survived by his brothers; Wayne and Christopher (Katherine), sisters; Donna Scott (Glen), Linda Johnston (Fred), Doreen Shippee, Roseanne Parsons (George), Paulette Oram (Pat), and Brenda Garnett (Rob), along with his aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Besides his father H. Allister, he was predeceased by his brothers, Allister, Raymond (Jacqueline), and John Francis.
Arrangements are under the care of Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John, NB (646-2424). The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 1:00 until 2:00pm at Fundy Funeral Home. The funeral liturgy, for both Kevin and Allister, will take place at 2:00pm in the Fundy Chapel. Interment at the family lot in Fernhill Cemetery will follow.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Allister and Kevin Parsons 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick