Jane Parker

Old Lyme- Jane Eddy Parker of Old Lyme, CT died peacefully at home on May 27, 2010. She was born December 11, 1909 in Farmington, West Virginia to Dr. Elias Newton and Sarah Morgan Eddy. She graduated from Fairmont State College and Andover Newton Theological School. Prior to her marriage she was on the staff of South Church in Concord, New Hampshire.

On September 2, 1934 she married (Rev.) George Gerald Parker. In 1970, after pastorates in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, Spencer, Massachusetts and Manhasset, New York they moved to Old Lyme. Her Husband died April 18, 1993.

She is survived by her two sons and their wives George and Patricia of Cornwall-On Hudson, NY, John and Denise of Cohasset, MA. She had three grandchildren Jonathan and his wife Aileen, Christopher and his wife Beth and Samuel K. Parker. Jane had three great- grandchildren: Carson, Kyle & Emma.

Jane was a special person through all of her 100 years. When a physician recently commented on her strong will & described her as a “Yankee,” she proudly corrected him informing him that she was a “West Virginia Mountain Woman.” Out of these West Virginian roots came a remarkable person. She was determined, strong willed, intelligent & inquisitive. At the same time she brought the gifts of love, kindness & friendship to all who came in contact with her. She was the heart of her family, the heart of the journey with her husband in the ministry and the heart of her many friendships. We will all miss her.

Jane was a charter member of the Lower Connecticut Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women. She was an active volunteer at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital and the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 2:00 in the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Her burial is in the Memorial Garden at the (Old Lyme) Church.

Memorial Gifts may be made to the George Gerald Parker Scholarship Fund : Andover Newton Theological School, 210 Herrick Road, Newton Centre, MA 02159 in her name.

Fulton Theroux Funeral Service, Old Lyme, is in charge of the arrangements. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for more information.