March 28, 2024

David S. Parker

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David S. Parker, 75, of Seekonk, passed away on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the husband of Janet (Gardner) Parker.

Born in Presque Isle, Maine he was a son of the late Lawrence and Beryl (Cronkite) Parker.  David was the owner & operator of the former Oscars Hardware in Seekonk for many years. After retiring he worked in management at Home Depot. He was a graduate of Presque Isle High School and Husson College, both in Maine.  David was very active in the Seekonk community. He served as a Seekonk Town Moderator, a Seekonk Selectman, was a member of the High School Band Parents, served on the Boy Scout Council and also coached Little League for many years.

Besides his wife he leaves three children, Jonathan Parker and his wife Lisa of Rehoboth, Scott Parker of North Smithfield and Rachel Roy of Seekonk, two grandchildren, Bailey Roy and Caleb Roy both of Seekonk and his sister in law, Mary Parker of California. He was the father in law of the late Terrence Roy and brother of the late Patricia Ginn and Lawrence Parker, Jr.

His funeral service will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 or Angels Care Closet Inc., 42 Pershing Avenue, Seekonk, Ma 02771 would be appreciated.

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