Parker, William “Bill” Hazen - It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bill Parker, age 94, at Parkstone Enhanced Care Facility in Halifax on May 15, 2020. He was a son of the late William Alexander “Sandy” and Wilena “Connie” (O’Connor) Parker. Born in Trois Rivieres, QC, in 1926, Bill moved with his family back to Nova Scotia in 1932.
He grew up in Halifax and went to work at HMCS Dockyard during World War II. He began his career as a printer with the Addressograph-Multigraph Corporation in Halifax and then was employed at the Queen’s Printer (Government Printing Bureau) where he worked as a photoengraver for 37 years, retiring in 1984.
Bill was active with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for many years and served many roles with that organization. He was a cub leader for a number of years with the 1st Woodlawn Group in Dartmouth. He was a member of Woodlawn United Church and was well known for the many hours he spent in the church kitchen helping out at suppers and receptions. Bill lived with his family on Oakwood Avenue in Dartmouth for 51 years until he moved to Parklands by The Lake in 2010. He has been a resident at Parkstone since 2018.
Bill is survived by his sons, Roy (Sharon), Halifax; Don (Mary Ann), Middle Musquodoboit and Ian (Mavis Hicks), Halifax; his sister, Anne Miller, Toronto; brothers, Bob (Phyllis), New Glasgow and David (Barb), Dartmouth; granddaughters, Jennifer (Paul Dandurand), Halifax; Joanne (Greg Boudreau), Halifax and Christine Marsh (Chris Murray), Dartmouth, and great-grandchildren, Claire, Audrey and Felix. He was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Ruby (Blades) in 1994 and his sister, Blanche in 1946.
The family would like to thank the staff of Parkstone for the excellent care they provided to Bill during his time there.
Cremation has taken place. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit. Donations in Bill’s memory may be made to The Dartmouth East Christian Foodbank Association or a charity of your choice.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no memorial service at this time. Burial will take place at Pioneer Cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit at a later date.
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