October 15, 2015
Parsons, John Calvin
John Calvin Parsons a 55 year resident of Dedham, died Friday, October 9, 2015 at the Stanley Tippet House in Needham. He was 89. John was born June 15, 1926 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a son of Nathaniel and Mary Esther Parsons, immigrants from Newfoundland, Canada. After graduating from High School John enlisted in the US Navy and served as a Gunner’s Mate on the USS Saratoga, seeing action in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was honorably discharged in 1945. John worked as a busdriver for the MBTA for 34 years until his retirement in 1983 and then went on to drive schoolbuses in Dedham, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd, where he served as a Vestryman, taught Sunday School, and ushered. John is survived by his wife of 65 years, Adrienne Lorraine (Reid) Parsons; his daughter, Jeanne Jeffery of Dedham; his three sons, John Calvin Parsons Jr., of Foxboro, Peter Scott Parsons, and his wife Leanore, of Mason, Ohio, and Andrew Keith Parsons, of Portsmouth, Rhode Island; and two grandchildren, William A. Parsons, and Emily Margaret Parsons. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015 at Brookdale Cemetery in Dedham. In lieu of flowers donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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You probably don’t remember me, but your Dad and mine worked together on the MBTA years ago. Your Dad was always so nice, making sure my Dad, Sully, was kept in the loop for all the get togethers after they all retired. I’m so sorry for your loss. He will be in my prayers.
Tom & Sharon Anderson of Liphook, Hampshire,England, Send our condolences to Mrs Adrienne Parsons and family, I have fond memories of Mr Parsons of when I was growing up in The Manor in Dedham and also myself and Sharon have a happy memory of dinner with Mr & Mrs Parson at Holmes Road in Dedham . Our thoughts are with you.