Stephen Lawrence Parnell, 58, of Bridgewater, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017.
Born in Brooklyn, NS, on August 15th 1958, he was the son of the late Wells and Hilda (Harrison) Parnell.
Stephen was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, brother, son-in-law and friend to all. He was a valued, long-time, employee of Loblaws Ltd. Many recall his warm smile and sense of humor that he would share with everyone he met. Stephen considered everyday to be “the best day of his life” and was well known for his mischievous antics and fun jokes which kept people on their toes. Stephen was a lifelong musician with a passion for the drums, he enjoyed travelling and spending quality time with his family and friends.
Stephen is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joann (Hynick) Parnell; daughters, Jennifer (Ivan) Nickerson of Hammonds Plains and Samantha Parnell (Doug) of Kentville; granddaughter, Fia Nickerson; brother, Sydney (Denise) of Gatineau and sisters, Shirley (Gordon) Neal of West Green Harbour and Faye (Norman) Levy of Brooklyn.
A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Bridgewater Baptist Church. Pastor James Haughn, officiating.
Donations may be made to the IWK or the Children’s Wish Foundation in honor of how much he loved his granddaughter Fia.
Online condolences may be made to www.chandersfuneral.com
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Ellen Rasmussen
I am so terribly sorry for your loss….my heart breaks for you all…Steve was a great boss but most of all a friend…miss him at the store so much…much love and good thoughts sent to you all xoxo
Kirk and Donna Whynot and Lorraine MacKay
Joann and Family, so sorry for your loss, you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hugs to you all
Eleanor Roberts
Dear Joann and family:
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. There are no words to describe how suddenly Stephen was taken away from you. He had kind words and smile for everyone who crossed his path. May you take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched.
Hugs,
Eleanor, Sherman and Jacob Roberts
Shirley Anthony
Joann and family,
So sorry for your loss may God help you all to heal .
Phillip & Shirley Anthony
Uncle Glenwood & Aunt Donna
Words cannot express how we felt upon hearing of Stephen’s passing,please accept our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.
Chris Rhyno and Carolee Whynot
Sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing…I grew up and hung out with him, went through school, played music and he was a great friend. I will miss him.
Peggy and Richard Hatt
To Joann and the rest of Stephen’s family …We are so sorry for you all to have lost Stephen May the love of your many friends and family give you strength in the difficult days ahead .
Sincerely Peggy [Veinot] and Richard Hatt
Francis & Peggy Payzant
Dear Joann & Families,
Francis & I Are Very Sorry For Your Terrible Loss. Joann My Heart Aches For You, No One Ever Wants To Hear Such Terrible News. Cherish Your Most Wonderful & Awesome Memories Of Stephen And Always Keep Them Close To Your Heart. These Memories Will Get You Through Some Very Difficult Times Ahead. May God Be With You & Your Family.
Our Sincerest Sympathy Goes To You All And May Stephen Rest In Peace!!! God Has Received A Very Special Angel!!!!
Sincerely:
Francis & Peggy Payzant!!!!
Paul and Helen Snow
Joann, Jennifer, Samantha and Family,
Sincere condolences on Steve’s passing.
May your special memories and the love of family
and friends bring you comfort at this trying time.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dorothy Legge
Our love and prayers are sent to Joanne & the girls. Words cannot express how I feel about the loss of a great man and my friend. We will never forget him.I will keep his memory alive. Hugs to you all. Much love Dot &Murray .
Uncle Eugene and Aunt Dale
JoAnn, Jen,Ivan,Fia and Sam:
So sorry for your loss….Steve always had a smile for everyone and he was
always happy to see us….take care and hopefully time and memories will
help you to heal at this difficult time…..Love Uncle Eugene and Aunt Dale…
Lillian and Borden
Dear Joann and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
With Love, Lillian and Borden
David Whynot
My love and prayers are sent to Joann and family for the loss a husband and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Susan MacLeod
My sincere condolences to Stephen’s family. May God’s blessings be with you at this very sad time.
Sincerely, Susan MacLeod
Janice Mitchell
Faye……my sincere condolences to you and your family. I was shocked and very saddened to hear of Stephen’s sudden passing. May you find peace within and comfort from those who surround you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine Hatt
I offer my sincere condolences to Stephen`s family and many friends. I enjoyed the time that he was my boss at the Superstore in Liverpool. Truth be told he was one of the best. And as some may say he could be quite the prankster. He will be greatly missed. Joanne and Faye I offer hugs and understanding at this terrible time. Please know he will remain in our hearts and the world is just a little bit better for the time that he did spend here. Hugs to all that knew him.
Susan Mcfatridge
Faye…..my prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this difficult time, remember your fun times together and they will help ease your pain. May God’s blessing be with you all
Kathy and Robert Veinot
Joann and family
please accept our sincere condolences on the sudden loss of Stephen. Family is always important but even more so at a time like this. Stay close and support one another.
Sandra Turpin
Dear Faye and Family:
So very sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this very sad and difficult time. May God Bless.
Allan and Beth LaRocque
Joann and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great guy and we had some good talks with him.
Helen and David Whynacht
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, at this very sad time……Helen and David.
Nancy Anthony
Dear Joann, I am so very sorry for your loss, words cannot express how a person feels at a time like this. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. Nancy
Aunt Marlene & Uncle Bob
We are so sorry for your loss Joann. Sending our love and deepest condolences to You,Sam,Jenn,Fia and Family at this very difficult time. xoxo
Lynda & Richard McLeod.
There are no words to tell you how I feel about your loss of a wonderful man he always had a smile for everyone and took the time to have a chat no matter how busy he was. My heart goes out to all the families at this very sad time in your like. God bless.
Doug & Sylvia Zwicker, Brian & Kim Mansfield
We are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Buddy, Madeline and Shelly
Joann and family, Connie and Fred
We were so sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in your memories and in each other at this sad time.
Walter and Sherri Miller
JoAnne and family,we are so saddened to hear of Stephens passing..We have no idea what you are going through but it must be devasting.No one should lose a loved one at such a young age.Our condolences to you and all your family at this most difficult time.If there is anything we can do to make it easier we are certainly here for you .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
BelindaDelong
Joann and Family my thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this very difficult time in your lives…God Bless You All…
Jeremy Vuozzo
Joann and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Stephen. I don’t believe there was a nicer person. I remember one of my first days on the job at Liverpool Superstore, Stephen was the store manager, and he came over and gave me a handshake. I remember his warm, sincere smile and telling me how nice it was to have me at the store. Despite being from out of province, I felt welcomed.
I also remember his friendly teasing and joking. He was just a wonderful guy. Despite not seeing him in about six years, I will miss him very much.
To Joann and girls; I am thinking of you.
Stanley & Joan Canning
Joann and Girls.
Stan and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Steven’s passing. He was a wonderful co-worker and an a special friend. I will never forget him and will hold him close to my heart. Our Deepest Sympathy to you all and we pray that time and precious memories will help ease some of the terrible pain you are enduring now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP
Lorraine and Robert Quinn
Bob and I extend our sincere condolences to Stephen’s family. I remember the happy times when he was at the Liverpool store and how he drew people to him with his smile and excellent service.
Leon & Norma Robertson
Our sincere condolences to Stephen’s family. we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Ricky and Wanda Levy
So sorry to hear of Stephen s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Robenia and Theresa Brewster
Joann and the Parnell Family
We were sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hold onto the memories they help a lot.
becky fudge(veinot) and family
joann and family so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of cousin/coworker steve. i am at loss for words. please keep the good memories close to your heart and know that he will be always looking down at you from heaven.take care
Grace Stevens
Joann & Family,
No words can express how saddened we were to hear of Stephen’s passing. Take strength from all of those around you to help get through the days ahead. Blessings to you all.
Larry & Grace Stevens
David and Bonnie Hatt
To Joann and girls and Stephen’s family. Not sure what to say at a time like this.One day at a time.Just know that you are not far from our thoughts and we are keeping you in our prayers.
mike and corrie lockwood
Joanne we are so sorry to hear about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mervin and Valerie Weagle
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Steve. Steve was a great friend and loved by everyone. He was such a sincere and honest person that you always cherished the time you spent with him. He always had a warm smile and a friendly gesture when you met him. He surely will be missed by his family, his work colleagues and his wide circle of friends. Joann, Jennifer and Sam hold your memories close and take comfort knowing he was the best. God Bless you all. Merv & Val
Clarence & Suzan Colp
Just want you to know that you are in our prayers at this most difficult time. God bless you and keep you close to Him.
Anna-Stell and Jordan Vaughn
Dear Joann and Family:
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Keeping you in thought and prayer and sending our deepest Sympathy.
Sincerely,
Anna-Stell and Jordan
Manson and Nancy White
Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. Words cannot express.
Sincerely, Manson and Nancy
Bill and Anna Cox
Joanne and family
So sorry about Stephen’s passing, our deepest sympathy in his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Maurice and Betty Whynot
So sorry for your loss. Stephen was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed. Prayers for you all.
Gail and Ralph Dicks
Dear Joann and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dennis & Sherri Harrington
To Joann and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that we send our condolences to you, we were so shocked and saddened to hear this news.Joann , cherish your wonderful memories for they will never fade and remember that others share your sorrow. He will be missed.❤
jack nettie wilson
Our sincere condolences to Stephens family .We are so very sorry for your loss .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time ..Jack Nettie
Elizabeth Boland
To Stephens family. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely Nelson and Liz Boland
Sylvia & Ross Wheadon
So sorry for your loss Hold on to the memories you had while he was here with you.Only time will heal as days go by.
Sheila Porter
Dear Joanne and family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Stephen always had a smile on his face. He will be missed… Hold on to your memories. My sincere condolences.
Sheila Porter
Jean @ Wayne
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.Jean @ Wayne.
Jean Saulnier Blades
dEAR sHIRLEY, FAYE AND FamILIES..i AM SO SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR BroHTER’S PASSING..PLEASE accept my most sincere condolences and Sympathy..Love Jean
Beverley & Betty-Jean Colp
To all of Stephen’s family we send our deepest sympathy in the sudden loss of him. We were so sadden by the news of his passing and have been praying for the family and that the many memories you have of him and his smile will help at this time. God bless you all.
Susan and Garlent Oickle
Joann Jen , and the rest of Stephen’s family
So sorry for the loss of a husband, father, grandfather he was a wonderful person who dearly loved his family. Hold all the memories close . Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time .Hugs
Susan Verge
Joann and family, I am so sorry for this great loss, Stephen was a great man and I will miss the weekly phone calls to the store asking for Kim Hupman. Keep your memories close to your heart.
Philip and Holly Smith
Faye,Norman,and all of Stephen’s family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this sad time. He truly was a kind and friendly fellow and always had a smile and something nice to say whenever one met him .He made the world a better place and we know he will be missed .Thinking of you all….
Holly Smith
Charlene & Carl Veinot
Joanne & Family: We are both shocked and saddened over Stephen’s passing. We could not asked for a better cousin!! He surely will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Keep all the wonderful memories close and hopefully that will help to heal your broken heart. Take Care
Sheila and Chris Walsh
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all..
Beatrice DeLong
To all of Stephen’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories as they are yours to keep. With Sincere Sympathy, Bea
Valerie Conrad
To Stephen’s family – I’m so sorry to hear of your loved one’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marie Wambolt
To all of Stephen’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss . May all the wonderful memories you all have of Stephen help get you through the difficult days . My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Robert & Sally Fader
Faye & family:
So very sorry to hear the devastating news about your brother, Stephen. We are thinking of you all at this very difficult time?
Allan and Bonnie Finck
Sending our most sincere and heartfelt condolences. Stephen always met you with a smile and was never too busy to stop and share in a brief conversation. Sad loss but fondly remembered.
D BLAKE CONRAD & JO-ANNE WENTZELL
So sorry for your loss. It was such a shock to us & everyone else. After knowing Steve for over 50 years it’s hard to believe he is gone. Especially when it was so sudden. We still expect to turn around & see him. They say time heals but it really doesn’t but it will soften the blow. Anything we can do just let us know.
BLAKE & JO-ANNE
Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett
We wish to send our Condolences to The Parnell Family, on losing your loved one , Stephen. Far to young to be living this loss, for all of you. .May you know that Curtis & I have you All in our Prayers during this difficult time. God Bless. Curtis & Linda Leslie Maillett.
John Townsend and Betty Anne Williams
We were saddened to hear of your loss, our sincerest condolences . Our thoughts and prayers are will you at this most difficult times.
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Dear Joann & Family,
Dear Connie & Fred,
So very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your loved one, Stephen.
Sending our sincere condolences and keeping all of you in our thoughts
and prayers.
Sincerely,
Ron & Bonnie
Ron & Bonnie Henderson
Dear Faye & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Stephen.
Thinking of you and sending our sincere condolences to
you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Ron & Bonnie
Bill & Gloria Fancy
We wish to extent our sincere condolences on the passing of Steve
to Joann and her family. A new neighbour for such a short while.
Gale and Art Deveau
Faye and family: We are very sorry to hear of your brother’s passing and send our sincere condolences to you and all of your family at this sad time. Take care.
Gale and Art Deveau
Jane Warner
To all of Stephen’s family, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.,
Doug and Anita Barnes
Samantha and family,we are sorry to hear of your fathers passing.Deepest sympathy.
Michael, Roanne, Nicolas and Jacob Levy
Dear Joann, Jennifer, Samantha and our entire family,
Our thoughts are with you and we wish we could be at Uncle Stephen’s Celebration of Life. We will miss him dearly but always keep him close in our hearts.
Love you all,
Michael, Roanne, Nicolas and Jacob
Kevin and Cathie Wentzell.
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Take comfort in your memories and knowing how much others care.
Vic and Judy Westhaver
So sorry for your loss Faye and Norman and family.
Heather Wagner-Brine and Colin Brine
Dear Joanne and family,
It is so difficult to believe Steve is gone. He was always so good to everyone, a great role model for the people who worked with him, truly one in a million. I will always remember the guidance he gave to Chis when he started at the Save Easy many years ago. He will be sorely missed. I know that you have been Blessed with so many wonderful memories. May these memories help you all through the days and months to come. Keeping you all close in thought.
Sincerely Heather and Colin
Kimberly Hebb
Connie,Fred,Joann and Family,
So sorry for the loss of Stephen.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this so difficult time.Love you all.xo
Lorraine MacGowan
Joann and family, my deepest condolences on the passing of Stephen. I hope you find comfort in the love you all share.
Karen Barnes
My sincere condolences to all of Stephen’s loved ones and friends. Although I did not know him personally, these many wonderful tributes show how highly regarded and loved he was. May God comfort and keep you as you mourn this great loss.
Shirley Melanson
Fred, Connie, Joann, Please know that my heart breaks for you and the children.It’s totally unbelievable that Stephen and Joann are grandparents.Stay strong.Love you all.
Violet and Gary
So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing, To Faye,Joann, Connie ,Fred and all the rest of his family.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!!Hold on to all the wonderful memories,God bless you all!!!!
Gail, Rickey & Hannah Joudrey
Dear Joanne, Jennifer, Samantha & Family,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. May the fond memories of Stephen bring you comfort at this sad & difficult time.
Rod & Ann Golden
Faye & Norman and the Parnell family. We are so sorry to hear of Stephen’s sudden passing. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Our sincere sympathy. Rod & Ann
Chris and Janice Ellis
Joanne, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.We all will truely miss the presence of a loveable and kind person.I know he was very proud of his famiy and leaves a fine legacy that is to be celebrated…Chris
Bonnie Francis
Faye so sorry to hear of your brothers passing, Sending prayers and thoughts your way in your time of sorrow. God bless
Les and Sheila Wolfe and Freda Nowe
Joanne, our heartfelt condolences to you and your family during this sad time.Hold on to the wonderful memories you shared together.
Lee, Debbie & Family
JoAnn, Jen, Sam, Connie, Fred, and all of Stephen’s loved ones, we are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how shocked and saddened we were to hear of Stephen’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this difficult time.
Love and hugs,
Lee, Debbie & Family
Marshall Belding Jones
Sincere condolences to you Joanne and your family. He was truly a great man and he will remembered for his kindness to me and to all who knew him.
Sherry Anthony
Dear Faye and Norman and family
I was very sad to hear of Stephen’s passing. He was so young. Please accept my sincere condolences at this difficult time. May God Bless you and keep you and comfort you at this difficult time. Take care, Sherry
Jocelyn Broughm
Dear Joanne:
I was very shocked to learn of Stephen’s Passing. My heartfelt Sympathies to you and all of your Family.
Thinking of you as you go through this difficult time in your Life.
Jocelyn (Theriau) Broughm
April Moreau-Whynot.
Joann and family
Was shocked when I heard this very sad news .. my thoughts and prayers are with you guys . Stephen was truly one of a kind.
Brenda Lawrence / Jim Hubley
Faye and Norman .
Sorry to hear of Stephan’s passing .
To young to be taken from his family .
After seeing all of his picture’s of him ,
Joanne and his family he was truly a
family man . Hold onto the wonderful
memories you all have shared .Take care .
Brian & Jo-Ann Anthony-Doggett
Joann,
We were very sad to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Neil Parnell
Joann & family, Brother Sydney, Sisters Shirley and Faye. Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Over these past years had not seen Stephen that often, however my cherished memories is from our youth growing up and my trips to Northwest Bay and Liverpool. They were cherished times enjoying with my cousins either in Northwest Bay or our visits to their homes. WDad always made sure we made time to visit and to know our cousins. I know the emptiness he loss of a loved one, family member can have so you are all in my thoughts and I will hold dearly to the memories I have my time spent with Stephen.