Arthur Fitzgerald Parker
March 26, 2013
PARKER, Arthur Fitzgerald
November 26, 1919 – March 26, 2013
RCAF Flight Lieutenant
Beloved husband of Mona (Palleck) Parker and the late Marion and Therese. Dear father of Ken (Jacquie) Fidler, Karen (Robert) Cimon, Douglas (Barbara) Parker and step-father of Brian (Barb) Palleck, Stephen (Cindy) Palleck, Norah (Otmar) Mengis and Sharon Palleck. Loving grandfather of David, Matthew and Emmett, Lesley (Mike) and David and great-grandson Nathaniel. Also survived by 15 step-grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents Gerald and Marie, sister Eileen, brothers Walter, Laurence, Robert and Jack, and son Robert. Art served in the RCAF overseas where he participated at D-day, Arnhem, A Bridge Too Far, The Rhine Crossing and other conflicts and flew jets with the RCAF from 1951-1964. He retired from the Armed Forces in 1964 and moved to London where he worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs in London and the London Board of Education retiring in 1986. He enjoyed travelling and family visits. Art was a master bridge player and enjoyed darts and golf. Visitation will be held on Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, March 30th, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Art are asked to consider St. Vincent de Paul, Holy Family Parish or a charity of your choice. Thanks to the staff at Veterans Care at Western Counties Wing, Parkwood Hospital.
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Dear Gigi, Jason, Sonia and Juka, We are sorry to hear about Art. We are thinking about all of you. Love Doni and Dave
Our deepest condolences to you, Karen and Doug, your families and the Parker Family, on the passing of your wonderful Dad. I have the fondest memories of your father. His irrepressible sense of humour, smile & and infectious laughter, his kindness, and his intelligence. My parents loved your Mom & Dad deeply and highly valued their friendship. My father had the greatest respect for your Dad's heroic service to Canada in WW2 and Korea, and spoke often of him. Truly, he was one of "the greatest generation". I am so grateful to have known him and so very sorry for your loss. He will be remembered and truly missed. With respect from the Mahar Family.
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We are very sad to hear of Art's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mona, Karen , Doug and family. Art was a father figure and mentor to me. I appreciated his advise and direction when I was a young father and husband. He coached me through our first house purchase and gave me and my wife Philippa many words of wisdom and encouragement to help raise our three young daughters. We loved his sense of humour and and colourful stories. His hospitality was always gladly excepted although sometimes with strings attached we (Doug and I),when we were young, would have to shovel his driveway, cut the the lawn or clean up our mess in the basement, before we could have that pop or snack. We enjoyed many days and nights in each others company out in the "Sun room". Art was always interested in our plans and future endeavors and keen to offer advise. His life well lived, his service to our country and his faith in God have been very inspiring to me since our first meeting some 47 yrs ago. I will cherish and honour his memory always. God bless.
~ Mike Kondra and Family Philippa Nichola Tasha and Shawna