Edgar A. Parsons
April 27, 1943 to May 21, 2021
Obituary
A Celebration of Life will be held from St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church on Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. The funeral service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person with the link available at http://www.streamingservices.ca
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Passed peacefully away on May 21, 2021 at Pleasant View Towers, Edgar A. Parsons CA, CMA (“Junior”) aged 78 years.
Leaving to mourn his wife of 50 years, Nancy, daughters Jennifer (Barry Parsons) and Jillian (Paul Glavine), 5 grandchildren (Sophie, Nicolas and Anna Parsons, Stella and Kristen Glavine), sister Donna French (Bob); sisters-in-law Angie Price, Mary Parsons, Geraldine Young (Jim), Mae Dyke (Don), and Audrey Maher, and large circle of extended family, friends and neighbours. He held a special place in his heart for Greenspond, Bonavista Bay, and his friends and family there.
Predeceased by his infant son James (1977), his parents Edgar and Nita Parsons, and his sister Christine Schaeffer.
He spent his career at Molson Brewery and was an avid sports fan (the Chicago Blackhawks were his team!). He played hockey every Monday for 50 years and enjoyed his daily lunchtime visits to the YMCA. Later in life, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and spending time at the cabin on Nine Island Pond and in Greenspond.
Special thanks from all of the family to the staff at Pleasant View Towers 4SE. Your care and compassion were greatly appreciated! Also appreciation for Fred Way and Gina Ducey for your love and support.
Special thanks for your lifelong friendship and support to Angus Barrett, Bill Roche, Art Jerrett, and Bob French.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory gratefully accepted by the Alzheimer Society of NL either online at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/AlzheimerSocietyofNewfoundlan/tribute.html or by mail to: Alzheimer Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, 835 Topsail Road, Unit 107, Mount Pearl, NL, A1N 3J6.
Schedule
funeral
2:00pm, Thursday August 12th
St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church
My deepest and sincere condolences to Ed’s family. Ed was a great recreation hockey player and friend. He was fondly and respectively known as The Beer Man. RIP Ed.
Nancy and family,
So very sorry and thinking of all of you at this time. You are in mine and Gerry’s thoughts.
Joan Davis Whelan
Nancy and Family,
We were so saddened tonight when we received a phone call from Maxine (Lomond) telling us of Ed’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences to you all. Please know you will be in our thoughts & prayers especially on Thursday.
Hold tight to all your wonderful memories,
Valda & Joe (Mercer)
Nancy and Family,
Our deepest condolences on Junior’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail and Bob Landry
Nancy and family,
Sincere condolences on Edgar’s death. I remember him so well, when he’d visit his Dad at St. Clare’s Hospital when I was the chaplain there. Edgar was a very gentle and kind man. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Blessings to you Nancy and to all of your family as you grieve Edgar’s death.
Peace,
Jean (Smith)
Sending condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Nancy & Family, Donna and Bob, I was so sorry to hear about Junior’s passing. Although we haven’t been in touch regularly over the years , you have often been in my thoughts. When we were growing up, I don’t think there was ever a time I saw Junior that he didn’t have a smile and something funny to say..
I am holding you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Nancy & Family, Donna and Bob
Very sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. It was always a pleasure to be greeted by his welcoming smile and to be in his company. Our thoughts are with you all. Kindest regards.
Donna, Bob, Nancy and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Junior was a real gentleman, with a contagious smile and a kind heart. Cherish your loving memories. God Bless,
Barbara Earle
Nancy, Jennifer and Jillian and families,
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss at this difficult time. I always remember our good chat when we were at Sylvia’s for home cooked Chinese food. Ed was a gentleman, quiet, sincere and witty. Hold tight to your memories, sending you hugs.
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian and their families, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Junior was a lovely man. I always remember him having a smile on his face and he had such a gentle way about him. I hope all the special moments and good memories will help to ease your pain a little. I will always think of him fondly.
Love Darlene
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Maxine Dawe
Nancy, please accept my sincere condolences on Ed’s passing.. I will always have fond memories of the almost 40 years we worked together.
Dear Nancy & Family…..I am at a loss for words to express my sorrow at this very difficult time for you and your family. Junior was one of a kind…a very kind, gentle, caring and giving man., always had that special laugh and grin. Sending you hugs and more hugs.
Sincere condolences to Ed’s Family. Had the pleasure of playing Monday night hockey wit Ed for 25 + years, don’t think he ever had a penalty. Been the only other diehard Chicago Blackhawk fan there were many a conversation. Thank you for the beer that you always brought up and extra one you gave me. God Bless. Go Hawks Go.
Nancy and family, sending our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time., Ed always took time to ask about family and have a little chuckle,
He was a gentleman indeed !
Nancy and Family
We were sorry to learn of Junior’s passing. He was a gentleman, and always had a pleasant smile. Take comfort in your wonderful memories. Please accept our deepest sympathy. June and Ed Beresford
Nancy, sincere sympathy to you and your family on Ed’s passing. I have many fond memories from our years working together at Molson’s. After retirement we connected at the Y. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with him.
To: Nancy and Family! Sorry to hear of Junior’s passing, sending heartfelt condolences to you all. May loving memories sustain you as you go through this difficult time! I knew Junior through connections to Greenspond and also I was a co-worker at Molson’s! God Bless!
Eddie and I joined Newfoundland Brewery (now Molson) around the same time in 1967. Eddie was the consummate professional accountant! We clashed occasionally over budgets, personnel costs, distribution costs, etc! However therre was alsways mutual respect. Eddie was a caring family man, a proud Greenspond native and a good friend.. He will be missed by me and many others.
Jim Crawford
Nancy,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. Take comfort in your special & treasured memories.
Take care.,
Debbie Lee Pike
Nancy, my sincere condolences to you and your family during this very difficult time. Ed was very respected at Molson and was a pleasure to work with. He was always good for a few laughs. RIP Ed.
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I have many fond memories of my years working with him at Molson. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.. Nancy, our thoughts are with you & your family at this most difficult time..
My condolences to the family, I’ve never met a nicer man and it was a pleasure to work with him
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Parson.
May your lifetime of memories bring you comfort and peace.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Mrs. Parsons and family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. Parson.
May your lifetime of memories bring you comfort and peace.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs from The Johnston family of Kilwinning and Lodge Conception.
John
Nancy and Family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of my good friend Ed. Many fond memories of our days at Molson Brewery. May your wonderful memories shine through the sorrow at this difficult time.
Nancy and family
Our sincere condolences to. You and family our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Howard and Jean Bartlett
Nancy and family
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a quiet gentle soul. I remember seeing you both so many times and having many lovely conversations with you both. Deepest Condolences Nancy to you and your family.
Susan and Stephen Pike
Nancy and family
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing.. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Jack and Carol Rolls
Nancy,
So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Paula
Sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I had the pleasure of meeting Ed many years ago at our Monday night hockey game. A true gentleman who always had a smile for everyone.
Nancy, please except our condolences on Ed’s passing. He was an unofficial brother of our Lodge and I am so thankful for the time we spent together.
Nancy,
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. I know it is a very sad time for you and your girls. I hope your special memories and your family and friends will ease your grief. Take Care
Nancy,Jennifer,Jillian and families Please accept my sincerest condolences at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Sincerely,Judy Durant
Nancy and Family
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our sincerest condolences to you and family.
Very fond memories of Ed during our involvement with CMA in this province.
Life passes but fond memories will always prevail.
It was my pleasure to have known Ed .
Axel and Kay Sorensen
Nancy, Jillian, Jennifer and the Parsons/Sainsbury families,
Sending sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time. Junior was such a fine person with a fine family. Hold on to your precious memories to get you through your grief. Like my father would surely say “he was one of the Best”. Take good care, Sincerely Hal and Trixie Wight
Nancy and Daughters
We were so sorry to learn of Junior’s passing. He was such a gentle man. We remember how much we enjoyed his wit and ready smile. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. Take comfort in your wonderful memories. Our deepest sympathy, Gary and Judy
Nancy & family ,you are in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time
My deepest condolences to Ed’s family. I always enjoyed his kind spirit and our conversations at the Y.
Jim Power
Dear Nancy and family. I was sorry to learn today of your dear husband father and grandfather’s passing.
I know Ed will be greatly missed by you all. It was a pleasure to have known him over the years.
Sending sincere sympathy to you all at the difficult time .
Marie Snow
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian and family
Thinking of you at this time. Ed was blessed with a wonderful wife and daughters whom he was so proud of. I remember earlier years with fond memories.
God Bless and may he be at peace; beyond our human understanding.
Dorothy
Calgary
My deepest condolences to Ed’’s family. I played hockey with Ed for many years.. Always a gentleman.
Nancy and family
Please accept our sincere condolences upon the passing of your loved one. We always looked forward to Ed’s presence at St. Marty’s when the need was there for help in preparing meals at social gatherings. He was such a pleasure to work with. Peeling potatoes in St. Mary’s kitchen won’t be the same anymore. May God give you the strength to endure the difficult days ahead and may He continue to bless you with His love and consolation.
Nancy and family
Please accept our sincere condolences on Jr’s passing. I have many wonderful memories of the times I was fortunate to be in his company. He will be missed!
Sincerely
Lloyd & Jackie George
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian & families..just got word of Ed’s passing, so sorry to hear. We are sending warm thoughts & prayers your way as you face this difficult time.Ed will always be remembered for his gentle nature & wonderful smile. RIP
Austin & Evelyn Benson
Nancy and family
With Sympathy on your loss may thoughts of care and concern help bring some comfort in the days ahead.
Al and Ann Crotty
Bob ,Donna and family
I hope it comforts you to know your brother will always be remembered ,always loved and always be someone so many people were glad to know..Thinking of you all during
this difficult.time.
Al and Ann Crotty
To Nancy and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Ed was a great boss to me while I was at Molsons but more than that he was a mentor and a great friend. He was always so proud of his family and had great affection for his colleagues and the people he worked with. I hope I make as great an impact on people as he did.
John
Nancy and family,
It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences to you and all the family on Junior’s passing. Such a sweet and gentle man and an absolutely true gentleman in all respects. We loved seeing him at the golf course on Monday mornings and have missed him since he has not been able to play. May your beautiful memories and knowing that others care help you through this sad and difficult time.
Nancy and Family,
So sorry to hear of Edgar’s passing. I worked wit Edgar at Molson’s for many years. He always called me “Chipy”. May your memories ease this difficult time.
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian and families,
We are so saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. He was such a quiet and gentle man who always had a smile! Such a wonderful neighbour! I have many memories of “Mr. Parsons” from growing up in our Holbrook Ave. family! I always remember seeing Ed clearing the driveway, tossing shovelfuls of snow up on the bank after a snowstorm, as the winter progressed and the bank got higher and higher you could only see the tip of Ed’s toque!
May all your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Jane and Jeff Sears
Nancy,Jennifer and Jillian,please accept our sincere condolences on Ed’s passing. He was a lovely man, he always had a smile and wave as you both walked around the block. He will be missed by all who knew him. Bern and Sandra Adey
Nancy. and family we are so sorry to learn that Ed has passed away.Please accept our sincere condolences.May he Rest In Peace.Fred and Carmel Abbott
Uncle Jr and Aunt Nancy have been around for longer then I can ever remember them being around. Although I grew up away from where they lived, whenever we visited they had a way of making you feel so special and welcomed to their home. If we were lucky, Jennifer and Jillian were there to play with and you were always included in what they were doing. In my university years, and knowing how much I loved hockey, Uncle Jr would invite me to go with him to the games whenever there was extra tickets floating around. I will always remember the games at the old stadium the best. And of course his face when there was a goal and when the home team won. It’s going to be very different without you around at moms for the annual Christmas supper and the dozen other times in between. You are dearly missed. Thinking of you, Aunt Nancy, Jennifer and Jillian. Sending much love to you all. Now Uncle Jr, Go Leafs Go!!
Nancy and family,
That is a lovely picture of Ed with his bright smile. We will all miss him. He was a good man and he will be missed. Hugs to you all.
Brenda Harry and family
Nancy,
So sorry to hear of Jr’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, not able to hug you in person so I am sending a virtual one,
Love Janice
XXOO
Nancy,
My deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Ed. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Ruby Russell
Nancy Jennifer, Jillian and families
So sorry to hear of Juniors passing, Our sympathy and prayers go out to you all at this very difficult time. May God comfort you ‘
God Bless.
Dinah & Joe Lambert
Nancy , Jenn & Jillian
We are saddened to hear of Mr. Parsons passing , Jeff has many memories of him growing up as neighbours on Holbrook Avenue and often referred to him as his school driver . Dementia robs us of our time with our loved ones that’s for certain – please know we are thinking of you all at such a difficult time and sending our love .
Jeff, Casey , Geoff & Ryan
Sorry to hear the news about Ed . .May you have comfort in knowing that you have family and friends who share your sorrow. Ed was a real gentleman.
Dear Nancy,
Our heartfelt condolences with Ed’s passing. We have wonderful memories of spending time together and enjoying ourselves over food and drinks – it is difficult to play pool when you are bent over with laughter!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time – the love shared keeps you strong. I can only imagine the joy you both had with your grandchildren. I am only a call away when you are ready.
Carla and Bill
Nancy and family
Keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.. We trust the memories of all the good times you shared will comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.
We have fond memories of Junior from our years living next door on Shaw Street.
Hugs
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian and families:-
So saddened and very surprised to hear of Ed’s quick passing. Carl and I often talk of our good times on Holbrook Ave and our little “get together” Xmas time with the children. There are so many changes on Holbrook but still, life goes on. We are thinking of you all and holding you in our hearts and prayers. Ed was always so kind and nice to everyone and a wonderful neighbor.
Mona & Carl Noseworthy
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, I played hockey with Ed for so many years. Ed was a great competitor and teammate, he always loved to laugh and enjoyed his Monday hockey. An absolutely great guy in so many ways, lots of good memories.
Sorry to learn that Ed has passed.
I have not seen him for several years but he was a friendly kind man.
May his soul R.I.P.
Nancy: Sorry to hear of Junior’s passing. Condolence to you and your family.
Nancy, Jennifer, and Jillian,
My sincere condolences.
Holding you in my heart,
Sue
Nancy, Jennifer & Jillian,
Please accept my deepest condolences. Ed was such a fine man. He was always kind and the type of guy you liked to see coming your way. May you find comfort in your many lovely memories.
– Jim Casey
Nancy
So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Keith and Anne young
Nancy, Jennifer, Jillian and family, very sorry to hear of Edgar and your dads passing. May you hold all your memories close in your heart. He will always be with you there.
Wanda Kean and family
London, ON
Dear Nancy, Donna and families
It is with great sadness that I read of Junior’s passing. The Parsons family were neighbours and friends to us from our Shaw Street days. May fond memories of times shared sustain you at this difficult time.
Deepest condolences
Clare (Hamlyn) Sikorsky
Ottawa, Ontario
Nancy and family. We are saddened to see that Junior has passed away. Our hearts ache for you and your family. We know it has been a hard journey for all of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Remembering a gentle soul with a beautiful smile..
Donna and Jim
Nancy and family. I’m so sorry to hear of Juniors passing. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.. Take care of each other and may God Bless all of you. Ruth
Nancy,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Ed. May you find solace in your many happy memories during these difficult days.
Nancy & family, sorry to hear of junior’s passing, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time. please accept our deepest sympathy.
Nancy,
I am so sad to hear this news today. I worked side by side with Ed for many years at Molson and never met a kinder man. He always took the time to ask about my daughter and family with genuine care and concern and always spoke so highly of you and his girls. His quick witty remarks were priceless and we shared lots of laughs together. Sending my sincere heartfelt condolences to you at this very difficult time. Rest in Peace Ed.
Nancy, Jennifer and Jillian, So sorry for you loss. He always had a quiet smile and a easy way about him.. sending you all my sympathy and hugs.. Take care.
Our Sincere Condolences ,Support, and Prayers are
With you and your family at this time. .
God Bless you all
William & Marcella Hopkins (Majors)
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Cherish his memories.
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs Parsons, Jennifer, Jillian and their families. I can honestly say that in every one of my memories of Mr. Parsons, he is smiling..
Nancy and Family:
So sorry to hear of Junior’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy to all the family.
Hi Mrs. P.: So saddened to hear Mr. P. was Unwell and has passed away. Mom and dad have lost a great lifelong friend, truly such a nice man, I will always remember. I know they enjoyed visiting with him recently. Your strength is truly admirable and I’m sure you gave him the best of life during his last year. Thinking of you and the girls. Love from us all.
Jennifer & Craig, Mark and Brian
Nancy and Family:
Sincerest condolences on hearing of your dear husband’s death. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time.
by Virginia House, Donovan Library Book Club member.
Nancy,sorry to hear of your husbands passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Helen from Bookclub.
Nancy and family,
Sorry to hear of Ed/s passing. He was a pleasure to work with at Molson and always had a friendly welcome for everyone. Sending thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Nancy and Family,
So sad to hear of Ed’s passing. Our deepest condolences to you all. Sincerely, Jason, Heather, Benjamin and Thomas
Nancy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Ed was such a pleasure to work with during our days at Molson. A true gentleman. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Dear Nancy and Family, Although we met only recently, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your dear husband. I can certainly understand his love for Greenspond, as I too share his fondness of this beautiful place. May Edgar (Jr) Rest In Peace, and rise in glory.
Nancy & Family
Sorry to hear of Juniors passing. Deepest sympathy to all the family.
Frank & Cindy
Jillian , your mom and sister and families, our sincere condolences on your dad’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Nancy, Jillian, Jennifer and family. Our sincere condolences to you. So sad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. Served on CMA Council with Ed for many years. Always a gentlemen and always a pleasure to be in his company at numerous CMA events. Our heartfelt condolences to Nancy and family.