At home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marion A. (Ford) Parsons for over 61 years. Dear father of Brenda and Clare Martene of Crediton, Rick and Shelley Parsons of Exeter, Greg and Carrie Parsons of Exeter, Kim and Preston Dearing of RR 1 Hay, and Lisa and Chris Thompson of Kirkton. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 17.5 great-grandchildren. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Maxine and Bill Kovacs of London, and Joan Finkbeiner of Wallaceburg. Fondly remembered by the Ford family. Predeceased by a grandson Michael Martene, and brother and sister-in-law Doug and Norma Parsons. A special thank you to the nursing staff Cassie, Meghan, Annie, Patty, Charlene, Marg, and Lisa as well as the doctors and staff at the SHH for all their care and compassion.
Please gather at “The Barn” at Exeter Golf Course, 40374 Kirkton Road, Centralia at 1:00 PM for a Celebration of Life Service that will be held on Sunday, June 11th at 1:30 PM. Please dress in casual attire. Haskett Funeral Home, Exeter entrusted with arrangements (519-235-1220). Private family interment in Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to St. Elizabeth Health Care, OneCare, SHH Foundation – Jessica’s House, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Keith and Rose Brittain
Please accept our condolences so sorry to hear we are in NFLD thinking of you all
Jessica & Joe Cook
Aunt Marion & Family
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Uncle Jack will be deeply missed.
Lots of Love Jessica (Chris’s daughter) & Joe
Greg & Brenda Dayman
Our Deepest Sympathy to All the Parsons Family
Gary & Geraldine Parsons
Aunt Marion, Brenda, Rick, Kim, Greg, Lisa & families.
It is hard to believe a world without Jack. His presence was always felt and will continue to be felt through memories.
He was a man who loved much in the world including his family, friends, farm, horses, fishing and hunting to name only a few.
Our hearts are breaking with you. May he rest in peace and comfort.
Gary & Geraldine
Dave, Leona Morrissey & family
Our sincere condolences Marion & family in your loss & sad time. May your fond memories be in your hearts in the coming days, thinking of you.
John Farrell
Marion and family,my sincere condolences on the passing of Jack. He was a great guy who loved each of you in a special way. John Farrell.
Joanne Cunningham-Walzack
So sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. My parents raced ponies with him. Jack was so fearless racing the chariots at the Exeter track. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Norm and Kay Tripp
To all the Parson Families…….We offer our condolences for the loss of your loved one…Norm and Kay Tripp
Ken and Shirley (He wood ) Simpson
Marion and family…. so sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. I have fond memories of Jack when we were kids on the farm. Jack would come and help with the threshing and he would tease and kid around with us. Jack was a great man. Cherish all the memories. God Bless . Shirley(Heywood) Simpson
Dave & Dianne Youmans and family
To the entire Parsons family we would like to express our deepest condolences
Ted and Chris Bibby
Lisa,Chris & Family,
Sincere sympathy to you on your loss.
Lynne Dobson
Dear Marion, Brenda, Rick, Greg, Kim, Lisa and Families,
Thinking of you all as you remember, honour and celebrate a wonderful man.
Sincerely,
Lynne
Claire and Winona Hoffman
Brenda and all Jacks family.
So sad to hear about your loss..Our heart and prayers go out to you all at this sad time..
Chris & Geoff Douglas & Family
Brenda and Clare & the Parsons Family,
So saddened to hear of your loss. We can only imagine how cherished your Dad was to you, and what a grand part he played in your lives. Thinking of you and sending our warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy.
Bob, Sharon, Megan, Nicole & Scott Pavkeje
Sending our sympathy to your family,
Jack and Mary Hogan
Clare ,Brenda and all the Parson family, our sympathy, remember all the good times of family get togethers to help you through the days ahead. Love and hugs
Uncle Jack and Aunt Mary.
Janice Frayne Morris
My sympathies to Marion and rest of Parson family on passing of Jack. May all your memories help you all at this difficult time.
Jack and Mary Hogan
Clare, Brenda and all the Parson family, so sorry of the loss of your Dad, remember all the happy family times together to give you strength in the days ahead. Love and hugs Uncle Jack and Aunt Mary
Steve and Kim Baynham
Dear Greg and Carrie and Family
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. May the many memories you have your dad bring you comfort and some laughter . We are certainly thinking of you and your family members.
Sincerely
Elaine, Steve, Kim Baynham
David Jones
Jack was a wonderful man , loving Father and Grandfather, a great horseman, a gentleman. He will be missed by many, was loved by all. I know Ill sure miss him. Deepest sympathy to the Family, hope to see you all on Sunday
Brad & Anne Mousseau
Brad & I send our sincere condolences to Marion & all of the Parson family in the loss of Jack.
Brad was just recalling memories of the horse days & deals & a few wrecks from years ago.
Keeping you in our thoughts in the days ahead.
Wanda Reynolds
Kim & Preston and the Parsons’ Family
Our thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Bob & Wanda Reynolds
Christine Parsons
Dear Aunt Marion, Brenda, Rick, Greg, Kim, Lisa and Families
May words of comfort rest gently upon your hearts…..
Much love and many thoughts.
Chris & Family
Barb Dietrich
Brenda, Clare and Family
The Parson Family
Our condolences on the passing of Jack. May your many memories of happy times together, and the love of family, comfort you now and always.
Thinking of you,
Milt and Barb Dietrich
Evelyn Vincent
To Jack’s family,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. May you experience God’s peace and comfort.
Bob and Lorette Mawson
Our condolences to all of you at this difficult time .
Debra Venner
Rick & Shelley and to the entire Parsons family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. A father may pass on but his thoughts, hopes and dreams live on in us. May your memories of him warm your hearts and bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Debra, Sylvain, Chris & Riley
Jim & LInda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all the Parson family, so sorry for your loss
Margaret Prout
To Marion and the Parsons family…
Sincere sympathy to Marion and all her family. Sympathy is extended as well to Jack and Marion’s
Friends.
Marg, Donna and Dave Prout
Rob & Tara Russell
Our deepest sympathies to all the Parson family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Rob & Tara Russell
Teresa & Jeff Young
Brenda, Clare and family:
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May you all find peace, comfort and courage to face the days ahead and may all of your fond memories remain forever in your heart.
Pete Parsons
Aunt Marion and family
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Treasure all the great memories
The Lord Family
Dear Brenda, Clare and Family
and the Parsons Family
Extending our sincere sympathy to you at this most difficult time. Treasure your many memories!
Dick and Deb Lord and Family
The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!
~Author Unknown
Dan Heywood
To the Parsons Family Very sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our families go back a long time. He was a great guy! Dan Heywood & Belinda Sauder
Dan Heywood
To the Parsons family. Very sorry to hear of Jacks passing. Our families go back a long time. He was a great guy!! Dan Heywood and Belinda Sauder
Don & Joan Heywood
Don & Joan Heywood
Marion and family:
Sorry to hear of Jack’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
Hugs Don & Joan
Tom and Carol Arthur
Brenda, Clare and Family -Our sincere sympathy to you and all the Parson family. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie Glavin
Marion and family, Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I can still see Jack and my dad racing at the pony races, they were such great times! Keeping you all in my prayers.
Debbie (Millson) Glavin
George and Sue Wilson
Marion and family, You have our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather Jack. He was a nice man.Cherish your memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family
Randy & Sharon Miller
Dear Brenda, Clare & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father/grandfather! He will be greatly missed by fondly remembered by many!
Randy, Sharon & Family
Leroy and Cheryl Edwards
To the Parson Family Our deepest sympathies to your family,may the many memories surround you and give you comfort at this most difficult time!
Liz Campbell
We would like to extend our condolences to you all. We are sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you all at this difficult time
Liz Campbell & Ron Kennedy.
Joe Arnold
Amy, Chad. Ava ,Ella, Ethan along with the entire Parson family
Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Remember all the times Jack made you smile or even laugh out loud.
Hold these memories close to your heart he will always be with you. Talk about and share his stories often, his legacy will live on.
Love Joe and Beth
LauraLee Lightfoot
Brenda, Clare and family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss! You are in our thoughts at this most
difficult time!!
LauraLee, Randy and Family
Marion McCarter
Marion and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. May all of the wonderful memories carry you through these dark days and those same memories will become a brightness as time passes. Hold those memories in your hearts and he will
be with you every step along the way. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Charlie and Doreen
Brenda , Clare and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Jack .We are sorry that we cannot be with you on Sunday as we have to go to Edmonton as Lee is not very well.
Charlie and Doreen Browning
Sue Hynes
Greg & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sue Hynes
Dave & Anne Cottel
Brenda, Clare, Kim, Preston and families.
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of your dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Our thoughts are with you and all your family at this sad time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Dave & Anne Cottel
Gary and Louise Heywood
We are sorry to hear that Jack has passed.I know he’s fought for a long time and he was a great man . And he will be greatly missed by all of you and by a lot of people please except our deepest sympathy and may God bless you all
Larry and Barb Moore
Our condolences to the Parsons family on the lost of your husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather. Hold him dear in your hearts and cherish the memories you shared.
Brian and Anne Johnston
Our deepest sympathies to the Parson Family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time!
Treasure all the beautiful memories!
Linda Marsden
Rick and Shelley – So sorry for your loss. Lots of hugs headed your way.
Doug & Betty Lynn Eckel
To all the Parsons family, please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Dad. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the difficult days ahead. Cherish all your wonderful memories and hold them close to your hearts. Hugs to all. ♥
Kim McKay
Brenda and Clare and family, I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Marion and all of the Parsons family:
Sorry to learn of Jack’s passing. He was well known in the horse business and his talents will be missed.
Jack always had a smile on his face and I will remember that. May your memories of him bring you comfort in the future. Our thoughts are with you.
Bob & Nancy Campbell
Our deepest sympathy to the Parson’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie & Brian Hodgins
To the family….Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time…..
Ron & Merna Scott
Brenda,Clare,Kim & Preston
Sorry to hear about the passing of your father ( in-law). Thinking of you.
Joanne Bengough
Our deepest condolences to you all at this sad time. Treasure the special memories you each have of him. Thinking of you all.
Joe, Joanne Bengough and family
Carissa & Dave Desjardine
Dear Elisha, Matt, Brenda, Clare and Family… We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Oesch
Our deepest condolences for the Parson Family for the loss of Jack, hang in there Ryan .
Allan and Patty Case & Family
Our sincere condolences. Cherish the memories.
Ron & Karen Simpson
We were sorry to hear of Jacks passing, our sympathy to Marion and family
Donna Regier
To Marion,Brenda,Rick,Greg,Kim and your families,
So very sorry to hear of Jacks passing, he was a character,always making me laugh whenever I ran into him. I’ve known Jack all my life, and fondly remember babysitting for you. I got to know Greg a little while working at the arena, and he has that same mischievous grin as his dad.
Sincerely, Donna (Heywood) Regier
Jessie. Gusso. St.Amand
Condolences sent
To you and the family
So sorry for your loss
Love.
Jessie St.Amand daughter of Myrtle Ford Gusso
Larry and Linda Dillon
Thinking of you at this difficult time. Remembering all the good times will make the next few days bearable. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Cathy Parsons
Lisa, Chris, Ryan & Meghan,
So very sorry to hear of your Dad/Grandpa. Please know we are thinking of ya’s all and if there is anything we can do just let us know!
Al & Cathy
Lorie & Bob Van Valkengoed
To all the Parsons Gang.
I have many a memory sharing meals at the table with Jack and all of you. I was lucky enough to be connected with your family allowing me to see all of Jacks children get married, as well as watching the grand children being born. I saw first hand the time and love Jack poured into all of you.
He always had a smile, (a little higher on one side than the other). It was cute watching him walking around dwarfed by Ryan , and I loved to tease him about it. His eyes would light up each time he looked at Ryan, as they did with the all of you over the years.
For a man who suffered as Jack did, I’ll offer a prayer of thanks that you were blessed with him for all these wonderful years.
He was a treasure.
Dan & Donna Overholt
Our deepest sympathies to all of the Parsons family. The wonderful times and the special memories will always keep him close in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all – and big hugs too.
Donna and Dan
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Brenda, Clare and family sorry to hear of you fathers passing, Keep you memories of happy times close to help you through this sad time!! Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Ron & Karen Rupert
Dear Aunt Marion and Family
May time heal your sorrows,
May peace replace heartaches,
May friends ease your pain,
And may memories be cherished forever.
XO XO
Jim Lewis
Marion and families,
My sympathies to you all in Jack ‘s passing. He will be missed by many around southwestern Ontario ‘s racetracks but remembered for his friendly chats.
Cindy Beaver
My deepest sympathy my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Gerry and Cindy Beaver
Glenda Lather
Sincere sympathy to Brenda and Clare, Rick and Shelley, Greg and Carrie and all of the family.
Glenda Lather
Carol Davidson
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Deepest & most sincerest sympathy,
Carol & Craig Davidson
Pam Allen
Brenda, Greg, Rick and families. I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jason Bourne
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jackie Ferris
Kim I was so sorry to hear of your fathers passing.
Jack triebner
Sorry to hear about the passing of your husband jack I have always helped when ever possible
when I visited back on the farm . I will always remember the times I visited.
Jack triebner & betty blue .
Cathy Batten
To Marion & Family
My condolences to you all at this sad time. Treasure the special memories you each have of him. Thinking of you all. Hugs.
Cathy
Eugene and Linda Webber
Marion and family:
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of our neighbor Jack. RIP
Eugene, Linda, Cheryl and Chris
Jim and Paulette Parsons and famiy
Dear aunt Marion and family. Our thoughts are with you today on the passing uncle jack. We will always remember the warm times we had together. We loved the passion he had for his family and for and the devotion he had all his life to his horses. Our warm thoughts will always be with you.
Brian, Heather & Jordan Blackburn
To the entire Parson’s family:
Please except our heart felt condolences as you mourn the loss of your dear Jack. He will be missed by so many people who knew him. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.
Alan & Leanna Merner
Our deepest sympathies to the Parsons family, he’ll be deeply missed. Keep fond memories close to your hearts.
Alan & Leanna
Tim & Craig
Merner