Obituary for James Harold Parker
PARKER, James Harold
May 2, 1925 to October 27, 2021
Jim passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital on October 27, 2021 at the young age of 96.
Loving husband of first wife Victoria (2019) and their children Dale (2011), Dale's wife Echo, Nancy (Bob) and Laura (Thomas). Beloved husband of second wife Garnet (2009), and her children Tom (Mae), Cathy (2020), Chris (Earl) and Cindy (1996). Beloved Grandpa to 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Jim was best known for his outstanding service to Rotary and the City of Burlington.
He was an avid golfer, and member of the Burlington Golf and Country Club for 81 years.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends and Rotarians.
Donations in memory of Jim to the Rotary Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family, in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 1st at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of the QEW) from 7:00-9:00pm and Tuesday, November 2nd from 3:00-5:00pm. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr. at 1:00pm. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance by clicking the blue button below, found under ‘Service Details’ on Smith’s website (www.smithsfh.com). After the service there will be a reception at the Burlington Golf and Country Club from 3:00-5:00pm. For the reception, proof of vaccination is required.
For those who wish to view the service remotely, a livestream will be available on Port Nelson's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8BvV1T1r96s2sQq_v33rA
May 2, 1925 to October 27, 2021
Jim passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital on October 27, 2021 at the young age of 96.
Loving husband of first wife Victoria (2019) and their children Dale (2011), Dale's wife Echo, Nancy (Bob) and Laura (Thomas). Beloved husband of second wife Garnet (2009), and her children Tom (Mae), Cathy (2020), Chris (Earl) and Cindy (1996). Beloved Grandpa to 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Jim was best known for his outstanding service to Rotary and the City of Burlington.
He was an avid golfer, and member of the Burlington Golf and Country Club for 81 years.
He will be greatly missed by his many friends and Rotarians.
Donations in memory of Jim to the Rotary Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family, in lieu of flowers.
Visitation will be held Monday, November 1st at Smith’s Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line (one stop light north of the QEW) from 7:00-9:00pm and Tuesday, November 2nd from 3:00-5:00pm. A service will be held on Wednesday, November 3rd at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Dr. at 1:00pm. In accordance with provincial regulations, there is a limit to the number of visitors who may attend at one time. Please RSVP in advance by clicking the blue button below, found under ‘Service Details’ on Smith’s website (www.smithsfh.com). After the service there will be a reception at the Burlington Golf and Country Club from 3:00-5:00pm. For the reception, proof of vaccination is required.
For those who wish to view the service remotely, a livestream will be available on Port Nelson's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8BvV1T1r96s2sQq_v33rA