A Point of Light at a Time of Need
Donald G. Parsons
Donald G. Parsons
Hampden-Donald Goodwin Parsons, 88, passed away November 15, 2011 at his home in Hampden. He was born in Dixmont, April 16, 1923, the son of William G. and Bessie (Tasker) Parsons.
Don’s family moved to Bangor, where he graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1942. In 1942 he enlisted in the Army Air Corp and served in the European Theatre until 1946, as a communications specialist. He married Joanna Mullins in 1947and they were married for forty years until her death in 1987.
Don lived in Hampden from 1947 until the time of his death. He served the community on the Hampden Board of Selectmen for 8 years and was a member of the Hampden Volunteer Fire Department for 12 years. Don retired in 1985 after 41 years as lineman with the New England Telephone Company. He and his wife were the founders and owners of Hampden Floral from 1980 until 1998.
He was a devoted loving father and grandfather and a loyal, trustworthy friend to many. His interests were farming, gardening, and family genealogy.
Surviving are his children: son, David G. and his wife Pam Parsons, daughters, Marcia Parsons; and Mary Kilbride and her husband Ernie Kilbride, grandchildren; Sarah Parsons and her fiancé, Matthew Mower, Andrew G. Parsons, Ernest Kilbride, and Patrick Kilbride. He was predeceased by his wife, Joanna, his sisters; Velma Bush and Thelma Howes.
In keeping with Don’s wishes private interment will be beside his wife in Dixmont Corner Cemetery, Dixmont. In lieu of flowers, remembrances in Donald’s memory may be made to Katahdin Area Council Boy Scouts, P.O. Box 1869, Bangor, ME 04402, to establish a campership fund for a Hampden Troop #41 scout. Please memo checks with Don’s name. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through http://www.hampdengilpatrick.com