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Parks; Donald Laurie

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Parks – Donald Laurie, 87, of East Port Medway, Queens County, passed away on Friday, February 15th, 2019 in Queens General Hospital, Liverpool.

Born in North West Bay, Queens County, he was a son of the late Theodore and Winnie (Clattenburg) Parks.

Donald was born and lived his entire life on the old family homestead. He started working with his father at a young age in the family wood lot, fishing and trucking. He still enjoyed helping Chris and Dakota in the wood pile as recently as last summer. Donald was a great listener, but if anyone mentioned anything about a truck he would light up and could talk for hours. Donald’s greatest joy in life was his family and greatly loved his grandchildren who were his life. Donald was a homebody and his last trip down to the Bay was a very happy journey home.

He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Schnare); daughter, Ann (Allan) Smith, of Brooklyn; son Chris, of Allison, New Brunswick; grandchildren, Staci, Sonia and Dakota; sister, Doris Wentzell, of Bridgewater.

He was predeceased by a sister, Jennie; brothers, George, Dean and Max.

Visitation will be Monday, February 18th, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and a funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 19th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in Chandlers’ Funeral Chapel, Liverpool. Pastor Peter Anthony officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.chandlersfuneral.com

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  2. So sorry to hear about Donald’s passing. I often think about riding to the USA with him in the truck. Stuffing ourselves with Betty Anne’s donuts & molasses cookies along the way.

    BLAKE & JO-ANNE

  3. The Bay has lost its last founding father with him he has taken a wealth of knowledge about the area and many other things. Donald was a true jack of all trades, over the years he has turned his hand to just about anything and mastered all. I will miss his garden and all the wonderful produce he supplied me with. This talented man could fix a truck or tractor and than come inside and help with the making of the famous apple pies. Betty has told us that he was the best apple peeler in the county. I know from experience that he was great at peeling turnips and he showed up every November at the hall to help prepare vegetables for our supper. In his children Donald has passed on a strong will and work ethic. The Bay will not be same without him. The Parks and Parnells made the Bay what it is today, a wonderful ,peaceful and beautiful community to live and raise children.
    Chubby and Kathy

  6. Ann & Family,
    I am very sorry to learn of your loss.
    May friends and family comfort you at this most difficult time.
    Cathy Wentzell

  7. Betty and Family: We are so sorry to read about Donald’s passing. Our most sincere condolences to all of you. Bob and Donald always had a good chat wherever they would meet. He will be missed.

  8. My dear friend Betty, my heart aches for you and your family. I will cherish our drive to Moncton last summer. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

  9. BETTY ANNE AND FAMILY
    SENDING SINCERE SYMPATHY DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME
    SINCERELY
    TODD J HANNAM

  10. Dear Betty& Families, Francis & I Are Very Shocked To See Donnies Passing. There Are No Words, Francis Will Surely Miss Donnie Coming For His Hair Cut. They Sure Knew How To Talk. Cherish All Your Beautiful Memories You Had Together And Tuck Them Close To Your Heart. These Memories Will Get You Through Some Difficult Days Ahead. Rest In Peace Donnie, God Has Received A Special Angel!!!!
    Sincerely:
    Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!!

  11. Betty and Family
    Sincere condolences on the passing of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  12. So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Deepest condolences to the Parks family.

  13. Betty, Ann,Chris and Family: So sorry to hear of Donalds passing. Thinking of you. Hugs Susan Dean

  15. To the Park’s family,sorry to hear about passing of Donald,may you hold all those happy times you all shared with him.

  16. I am so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He worked a lot with my father, I’ve known him since I was a young boy, he will be missed.

    My sincerest condolences to Betty, Ann, and Chris.

  17. Betty, Ann, Alan, Chris, Staci, Sonia and Dakota,

    Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. It is difficult to find the words to say when this happens. Please know that we are thinking of you and hope that you will take care of each other.
    Carol & Arnie

  18. It is with heart felt sadness that I offer my condolence to the family. I knew Donald as a young girl when I would travel with Marilyn to visit him and Bettyann. I was always treated with kindness and I so enjoyed my visits.
    Nancy Whynot _Anthony

  19. Betty and family,
    So very sorry to hear about Donnie. May you be comforted knowing that others are thinking of you and sharing your sorrow. Sincere condolences to all of you at this sad time.

  20. Betty, Ann, Chris and families: Our hearts are broken. Earle had known Donald close to 70 years. I had
    known him since Earle and I married in 1971 and we raised our family alongside Donald’s family. He was not just a friend, he and Betty are our family. Our children spent more time at their house because they were their second parents while we worked outside the home. My children called him Daddy Duck and when Donald became a grandfather we called him Grampy Duck. Donald loved to feed the many ducks and birds that lived on the property.
    He loved the land and he was his happiest when he was in the woods. The four of us made many trips together, shared many a laugh and cried tears of joy and sorrow.
    Donald will be greatly missed in this small community. He was a founding father of this community and could tell you many stories of way back when.
    He is now where there is peace, no pain, no troubles.
    Good night Grampy Duck. Sleep peacefully. You will live forever in our hearts.

    Love Earle, Sally, Ian, Robyne and families.

  21. betty anne and family. sorry to hear of donalds passing. another great person has just earned his wings. god bless and take care.

  22. Betty, Ann, Chris and Family :

    So sorry to hear about Donald’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most
    difficult time. Hold all the memories of him close to your heart and hopefully that will help
    with the healing process. Take Care

  23. Dear Betty, Ann & Chris & Families: We are very sorry to read that Donald has passed away. He definitely was a man who could fix anything. Please know that you are All in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. God Bless, Linda & Curtis of Brooklyn.

  24. Betty and family,Sorry to hear you have lost Donald.He was always helpful and kind,a very nice person.I have known you and him forever.My condolences to you all at this sad time.

  26. Anne and Family,
    We are saddened to learn of your family’s loss. From reading the condolences, it’s obvious not only the family, but the community has suffered a great loss as well. Take comfort in your memories and the knowledge that you do not grieve alone.

  27. Betty and family we send our sincere condolences and big hugs .
    Gods blessings sent your way.

  28. Dear Betty and family:
    So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Sending sincere condolences at this sad time.
    Bonnie and Norman

  31. To the Parks family
    Richard and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of this great man ,May the love of your family and friends help you during this very sad time . We are thinking of you .
    Sincerely Peggy and Richard Hatt

  32. Betty&Family. So sorry to hear of Donald passing, please know that
    our thoughts and prayers are with all at this difficult time.
    Melba& Joe.

  33. Betty anne & family, so sorry to see Donald has passed away. He was a quiet man with many talents. He will be missed. In my thoughts & prayers.

  34. Dear Betty, Ann, Chris and families, we are so very sorry for loss. He was one of a kind and we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. ❤

  35. Betty and family,
    I am so sorry.I feel another part of my growing up has left.So many memories.Our loss is Heaven’s gain.We are not at home but will remember you as you go through this difficult time.

  37. Dear Betty, Ann, Chris and families,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Please except out deepest sympathies. As time heals, may you look back at the many wonderful memories of Donald and your times together and find warmth and strength.

  38. So very sorry to hear of Donald’s passing.
    Condolences to Betty and family.
    You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.

  39. Dear Elizabeth and family….My memories of Donald are from when we were young lads on the bay, when I would visit my Grandmother Parnell,s. I would pile in the truck with Donald and go for a ride around the area. I have very fond memories of our time visiting at the Parks and listening to the stories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Donald and Mary Ann Parnell

  42. Prayers and fond memories that family and friends have of Donald is what will help get through these next difficult days. Bettyann, Chris and Ann, please accept my sincere condolences. He will be missed dearly

  43. Dear Betty and Family. We were stunned to hear of Donald’s sudden passing. We are sending our sincere condolences as our community looses another outstanding, well respected citizen. Take care.

  46. Dear BettyAnn and family,I go back knowing you all for many years.Losing a husband,father and grandfather is definitely a difficult time.You will find that looking back at memories will be easier as time goes on because now you are consumed with Donald’s passing.

  47. Dear Betty and family.
    Please accept our sincere condolences. We have wonderful family memories. Know that you are thought of. Keep your memories and family close and find strength in both.

  48. Betty-Ann, Ann, Chris & Family – so very sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Godspeed to all.

    Derek & Shelly (Shupe) Neilson
    Eleanor Shupe

  49. Our sincere Sympathy Love and Prayers to Elisabeth and all the family in the passing of a wonderful man who we called Uncle Donnie. He was such a kind man who we will always miss and may he RIP. Love Gary and Heather Crossland.

  50. Dear Betty, Ann and Chris:

    Sending our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father.
    Buddy has fond memories of when Donald drove a truck for Medway Fisheries all those years ago. They shared a love for trucking. Thinking of you at this sad time.

    Buddy, Madeline and Shelly

  51. Bill & I are so sorry to read of Donald’s passing, mere words can’t express our sympathy for you, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely Bill & Mary Alexander

  52. I extend my condolences to Great Aunt Betty-Ann and family. I will remember Great Uncle Donald for being a happy person, having a laugh and a smile, always being engaged and caring towards family.

  53. Betty and family, I was shocked to read of Donalds’ passing not knowing he had been sick. Our family knew him a long time ago when he would truck gravel from East Berlin to a job site elsewhere. Thinking of you, Regards, Doris

  54. Dear Ann and family, my dad recently shared that he was chatting with your dad at music jams and enjoying his company. I was looking forward to reconnecting with you but not under these circumstances. I just learned that your dad has passed. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs to you.

  55. Ann and family.
    I am so sorry to hear about your father. He sounds like a wonderful person. May all your cherished memories help you as your family travels this difficult road.
    My prayers and thoughts are with you.
    Alta

  57. Ann and Betty,
    Sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time.

  58. Dear Betty, Ann and Chris : Please accept our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear husband and father. Thinking of you at this sad time. Buddy has fond memories of when Donald drove a truck for Medway Fisheries all those years ago. They shared a love for trucking.

    Buddy, Madeline and Shelly

  59. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences on your loss. Donnie was a wonderful man, a great family oriented person, a true friend, and his passing will felt throughout the community.

  60. To Donald’s Family,

    Please accept my condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

  61. Dear Betty Ann & Family, we are so very sorry for your Loss. Donald was truly a Remarkable Man. Kenneth knew him for many years before I ever did and often told me how Donald had trusted him to drive his Dump Truck when he was just a teenager so had nerves of steel with that hard working ethic that he possessed. His knowledge of the Community is lost forever but hopefully the stories he has told to his Family and Friends will live on for eternity.

  62. We are so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  63. FREDA HATT MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO BETTY ANN AND FAMILY. I TALKED TO HIM A FEW TIMES AT THE JAMS IN CHERRY HILL .A VERY NICE MAN . HE WILL BE MISSED.

  64. Sorry to hear about Donald. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Our hearts go out to you all.

  65. We are so happy that we had our last 2018th summer trip from Ontario to your front lawn camping site for the week. Donald was in such good spirits and always had time to get our water, hydro set up as usual. We had lots of fun but as usual a shortage to eat!!!
    So sorry we can’t be with you at this very sad time but pray we can see you this summer of 2019th at this end.
    Love Always, Irvine, Marion & family

  66. Hughie and I are very sad to hear of Donald’s passing.He was such a great man and always willing to help whoever and whatever was needed.We loved talking with Donald,his conversations were always so interesting and made the day better..Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time,may your memories and the love he had for you ease your pain.R.I.P Donald
    Hughie & Sandra Hamm

  67. Dear Betty and Family,Please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss.Donald will be missed by everyone that new him.Always stopped and had a chat. Take care.cf

  68. Ann & family,
    So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Sending hugs and prayers. If you need anything at all, don’t hesitate to call!❤️

  69. Betty, Ann, Chris and families – so sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. He will be missed by the family and community. Gary loved to talk to Donald about fishing, the woods, just about anything he knew about. Keep the memories close. God bless you all.
    Dottie and Gary

  70. Ann and Family,
    My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of your dear father and grandfather. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the hard days ahead.

  71. I love you Ann. I get the stress. If you wish to talk please call. Hugs, Lynnette. Boy what we have been through.

  72. Betty,Chris and Ann, so very sorry to hear of Donald’s passing. Big hugs to you all…….Helen and David Whynacht.

  74. Betty and family

    Brad and I would like to send our sincerest condolences to you and gour family at this very sad time.

  76. My deepest sympathy to Betty, Chris, Dakota, Ann, Allen, Stacie and Sonia. Donald was a great man and an amazing grandfather. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

  77. Dear Betty,Ann,&Chris,
    We are so sorry to hear of Donalds passing as it wasn’t very long ago I was chatting with him in the Bridgewater mall.He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Hold your memories close to your heart.May God bless you and your family.

  79. DEAR BETTY; SO SORRY 4 YOUR LOSS; IT’S A LONESOME LIFE WHITHOUT YOUR MATE;I DIDNT KNOW HE WAS SICK’ TAKE CARE, LOVE SYLVIA.

  80. Betty, Chris , Ann and families; Deepest condolences to you. Donald will always be remembered as such a kind and gentle man. Truly, he will be missed. Praying for you all .

  81. Our condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with you

    Karen Tattrie, Tyler Parks & Brody Parks

  83. Betty Anne and family

    Just read of Donald’s passing in the newspaper tonight.

    Very sorry to hear of your loss. It is a very sad time, but the fond and loving memories you shared, will help heal in time.

  84. Dear Ann and Family,

    Sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Duncan & Goretti MacIsaac

  85. Betty and family,sorry to hear of Donald’s passing our thoughts and prayers go out to you,sorry we did’nt make the funeral,found out to late,Hugs to you.

  86. Dear Ann , Betty and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Donald, I remember the two of you coming into the Mill Village store together (one of the cutest couples in the area ) (you were always both so smiley and always loved picking at Teddy Betty),Donald just like chatting with Ted and Freeman).I didn’t realize that he was your dad Ann. (he was so meek and mild) Sending prayers of comfort to you all at this difficult time. Hugs to all, Linda that used to work at the Mill Village store.

  87. To Betty Ann ,Ann. and Chris and family, So sorry to hear of Donald’s passing… He was a great man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.. Sending love.and Prayes to all..

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