Donald Ralph Parker

1938 - 2014

Donald Ralph Parker obituary, 1938-2014

BORN

1938

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

COMSTOCK-KAYE Life Celebration Centre

356 Rubidge Street

Peterborough, Ontario

Donald Parker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 21, 2014.

PARKER, Donald Ralph

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Peterborough Regional Health Centre on May 17th, 2014 in his 76th year. Don was beloved husband to the late Dorothy (nee Grayson). He was the father of Bettina Parker of Peterborough and step father to Selma Lippert (Erich) of Beamsville and Marian Tammeorg of Etobicoke. He was proud Grandpa to Stephanie Parker of Toronto and Bon Parker of Peterborough. Don was a twin of Donna Gorman (William) of Huntsville; sister of Marilyn Kirkpatrick (Paul) of Hamilton and brother of Robert Parker (Darlene) of Etobicoke. Don will be missed by many other friends and relatives as well. Memorial visitation will take place from 2:30 – 3:00 pm on Sunday, May 25, 2014 at COMSTOCK FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockfuneralhome.com

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May 24, 2014

We send our condolences to your whole family at this time. Your dad will always be in our hearts. Sorry we can not be with you tomorrow. Love. Kelly, Andy & Jessica Smith

May 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time of loss. We will always remember the great times that we had with your dad. He will be missed. Sorry we can't be with you tomorrow. Love Marilyn & Paul Kirkpatrick & girls (Debbie, Wendy, Cindy & Patty).

May 24, 2014

Our love and prayers are with you all in the passing of your dad. We will always remember the fun times we had together. Sorry we can't be with you at the service. Marilyn & Paul Kirkpatrick & girls (Debbie, Wendy, Cindy & Patty).

May 22, 2014

Marian & Tina. Our sincere condolences to you and your families upon the passing of your dad, Don. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter your age. Don was a good man and it was a pleasure knowing him. Rest in peace Don.

KO & Sam (Peterborough)

May 21, 2014

Jackie Davis

Thoughts and prayers to Stephanie and Justun you will be in our prayers.

Mom and Daryl xo

May 21, 2014

Barbara Holtmann

Condolences to the family, Don was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him....

May 21, 2014

Bob and Sharon Lee and family send our condolences you will be in our prayers keep in touch with the family We will be unable to attend the service.

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356 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, ON K9H4C7

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