At LHSC-Victoria Hospital, London on Monday, March 11, 2013 of Exeter in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Lostell) Parsons. Dear father of Jim and Donna Parsons, MaryJane and Rick Mahu all of Exeter and Jeff Cardiff of St. Pauls. Dear grandfather of Abby and Tyler; Alex and Delaney; Jakob and Joelene. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Lou Parsons of Thamesford. Predeceased by his parents Archie and Alice Parsons, his brothers Gerald and Don Parsons, nieces Krys and Terri and nephew Dave.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 14th at 11 AM with Bob Heywood officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
There will be an Oddfellows and Rebekah service in the funeral home on Wednesday evening at 6:30 PM.
Donations to the Big Brothers Big Sisters South Huron or the South Huron Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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PARSONS: Harold Ray of Exeter
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Lois Wonnacott (Goldsmith)
Dear Phyllis, Jim & Mary Jane,
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Harold. It has been some time, since I’ve seen all of you but my latest memory was when I made a surprise visit to you at your house in Exeter when Dad (John Goldsmith) was visiting. That was a very nice visit. When I was young, I remember when Harold would come out to the farm in Zurich to look at the furnace when we would have any kind of trouble. He was always so pleasant & kind. Very fond memories, I must say. Keep all the memories close at heart, to help you through this difficult time.
Sylvia Packham
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing Phyllis. It is a long time since we worked together but I still think of you often.
Elaine Ford
Dear Phyllis and family; my sincere sympathy in the lost of Harold; he will be missed for all of the things you have done together with family and community. Thinking of you. Elaine Ford
Mary Moffatt
Phyllis,Jim,Mary Jane and families,
My sincere condolences to all of you at this difficult time. I have great memories of our chats together. You also devoted many years as wonderful foster parents. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Sabourin(Purple Turtle)
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. Always appreciated his coming out to fix things and he was always ready for a chat.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To all the Parsons Family
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We will remember you in our prayers. We are in FLORIDA so will not be at the service.
Russell and Verona Snider
Joy Heiser
Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed looking through the posted pictures of Harold, you and your family. It has been so long since we have had contact but I hold memories of HS and especially of your part in our wedding almost 50 years ago.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as the days go by
Al, Patty, Liz, Ben & Alana Case
Our sincere condolences. May you cherish the memories.
Al, Patty, Liz, Ben & Alana Case
The staff at Easy Building Products
We here at Easy Building Products enjoyed our visits with Harold over the past several years. He was very proud of his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
John, Randy, Nancy and Staff at Easy Building Products
Ray and Judy Mills
Phyllis, & family;
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Harold will be missed by many and for many reasons. He was so active, interested and concerned with his Lodge. As the Lodge has dwindled in active members, he will certainly be missed there.
Donna has always spoken highly of her parents whenever we chat while we exercise. He must have been a special father. But I remember him (and you Phyllis) as foster parents to about 3 different children that I taught (and in 3 different schools.) Whenever there was a problem or a concern, you were both right there – no matter how far you had to drive. You were both interested in those special children; you were caring and loving and giving, but also firm. Just what they needed.
I also remember another time when I had just arrived home from an event in Centralia and it was a winter storm outside. All of a sudden the doorbell rang and it was Harold, standing there, covered with much snow and asking if he could use my telephone. He had been out repairing a refrigerator just about a mile from our home and on the way back, in the midst of this sudden white-out weather, he had gone into the ditch. Since we did not have a tractor nor a truck at that time, there was no way I could help him. He called a friend who came out in the blizzard to get him out of the ditch and away he went. I had never met Harold until that day, so we spent some time getting to know each other but I will never forget it. What kind of a person would go out on a stormy day to repair a fridge? Well, we know that a very special person, dedicated to their job and career, concerned and caring about others, would do it. And Harold was all of that and more. I am very honored that I had the privilege to know Harold in many different roles. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ray and Judy Mills
Brenda Feeney
My thoughts are with you at this sad time. My sympathy to you all.
Ross Riley and Marjorie Heemeryck
Phyllis and Family
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Ross Riley & Marjorie Heemeryck
Phyllis and Family
We were so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing.
You have our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Brenda Dayman
Phyllis & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Harold, may your memories bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Brenda
Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber
Dear Phyllis and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Remember the good times and Harold will stay in your hearts forever. It was great to see you and Harold at the Dublin restaurant in January. It had been a long time. Dianne
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Phyllis, Jim, MaryJane & families: Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Our sympathy to you all.
Bill and Christine Tinney
Phylis and Family
We were sorry to hear of Harold’s passing and send
our love and sincere sympathy to your entire family during this sad time.We will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Bill & Christine
Dianne Skinner
To Phyllis and family
Sorry for your loss of Harold my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Vy Waller
Dear Phyllis and family. We are truly sorry to lose such a good man. He affected many children’s lives through his numerous years of fostering with Huron-Perth CAS. I remember sitting at the table listening to his stories about one child or another that he was fond of or still involved with. His contribution will not be forgotten.
Vy
Bill Reynolds and Velma Hannah
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Parson Family in your time of sorrow.
Tom and Nancy Hartai
Jim,Donna and family:
Please accept all of our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Nancy,Tom,Katie and Michael Hartai
Stan & Beth Terpstra
Phyllis and Family. We are so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
John & Carol Coleman
Phyllis, Jim & Donna & families, please accept our heartfelt sympathy as you must say one final good bye. Harold will be greatly missed, but may each of you hold close to your hearts only your most favorite memories for days, months, years to come.
Alana Hodgert
Phyllis and family
I am so sorry to hear about Harold’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Harold was a great person to be around. I will always remember the great times I had playing cards with him at my grandparent’s house and your house. He will be missed.
Alana
Wendi Schwindt
Phyllis…I was so sorry to hear about Harold. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Walt and Marie Evans
Sending you our prayers and sympathy on the loss of Harold.
Patti and Ross
Phyllis and Family.
Our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will always remember Harold for all the chit chat’s we had at the Sears office.
Dean and Joanne McKnight
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you-Phyllis,Jim and Donna and M.J. and Rick and your families.We will miss seeing Harold on his tractor giving us a big wave this summer. He was such a handyman with his hammer and tractor. Your photos tell it all. Treasure the memories, they will always be by your side and so will your angel. Joanne and Dean
brenda and dave palsa
Phyllis, Mary Jane and family- our deepest sympathy in the passing of Harold. May the memories keep him alive in your hearts.
Shari Becker
Mary Jane, Rick, Alex and Delaney & Parsons Family…
We are thinking of you all at your time of loss. He will be missed by the many who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Shari & Brad
Darlene O'Rourke & Rob Hoffman
Thoughts Prayers and Hugs are with you Mary Jane and to the rest of your family. Thinking of you
Evelyn Steckle VIncent
Phyllis, Jim, Donna, Mary Jane and Rick,
Sincere sympathy in your great loss. Harold was a good hardworking man. May the many good memories help bring peace and comfort. Keeping each of you in my prayers
Paul & Debbie Stewart
So sorry to hear about Harold, he sure was a wonderful man , our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .
Bill&Grace Gilfillan
Phyliss and Family,so sorry to hear of Harold,s passing,our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this very sad time.May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories .
We are in Florida so will not be at the service.Love Bill&Grace
Ron/Marianne Ferguson
Phyllis & family,
We wish to offer heartfelt sympathy, and convey our condolences on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather, Harold.
He will be missed. SO SORRY!
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Phyllis and Family:
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. Cherish the memories.
Glenn & Grace Hodgins
Michele Hodgert
Harold will be missed by our Family and many others. Our thoughts are with you, Phyllis and your Family at this very difficult time.Cherish the memories you have.
Alan,Michele,Alana,Andrew and Amanda
Jessie Shanks
Phyllis & Family:
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing he will sadly missed by all who knew him, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time…
Jessie, Paul & Keith Shanks
Claire & Winona Hoffman
All the Parson family,
So sorry to hear of Harold’s passing….Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time
Claire & Winona.
Jackie Riehl
Phyllis and family,
My thought and prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time. Harold will be certainly be missed by our family.
Jackie & Chris
Carla and Don Gibson & family
Phyllis and family, we are so sorry to hear of Harold’s passing. We loved Harold and all the times we shared. We are out of the town and are unable to make the funeral. Please know we are thinking and praying for all of you at this very sad time. We are all so sorry for your loss. We love you all!
Barb & Rick Elliott
Phyllis our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time
Heather & Allan Cunningham
My thoughts and prayers are with Phyllis, MJ & family. Harold was like a second dad to me and I will always keep the memories close to my heart. He will be missed as he was a huge part of the community.