On January 15, 2020 our hearts were broken as our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew and friend Derrick Parsons passed away peacefully at Western Memorial Hospital at the age of 29 years. The light of his mothers eye, Derrick leaves with many fond and precious memories his loving and devoted mother Rita Parsons (Dennis Delaney) of Corner Brook, sister Joanne Parsons and brother Jeremy Benoit. He will also be sadly missed and forever loved by his grandmother Gloria Parsons, niece Sara Marie Carter. Aunts and uncles; Florence Gale (Leroy), Jackie Parsons (Craig Skeard), Mary Parsons all of Port aux Basques, Shirley Parsons of Ontario, Diane Parsons of Lark Harbor, Elsie Organ of Port aux Basques, extended family and many friends.

Derrick was predeceased by his dad, Danny Mauger in January of 2019, grandfather Leo Parsons, and his grandparents Ross and Harriett Mauger. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at East Haven Funeral Home (Downtown Location) on Monday from 7-9 pm and again on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral services taking place on Wednesday January 22, 3:00 pm at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Rev. Jane Allen, interment will follow at Hillside Haven Cemetery, Isle aux Morts Road. Flowers are graciously accepted, donations in memory of Derrick can be made to his family. Funeral arrangements the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

Forever In Our Hearts