Obituary of Elizabeth Margaret Parks

Surrounded by the love and support of her beautiful family, Betty Parks, wife of the late Raymond F. Parks began her heavenly journey home on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Loch Lomond Villa. Born Elizabeth Margaret Mitchell on October 1, 1932 to the late Marion (Lee) Mitchell and Charles Ogg Mitchell of Cape Spencer, NB Betty is survived by her children, Janet Creamer (Don) and Debbie Doyle (Dan) both of Saint John; sisters: Edna Brewer (Jack), Pat Mitchell and Dorothy Boddington (Fred) all of Saint John, Marion Eastwood of Quispamsis and Jean Barnett of Havelock; brothers: Billy (Shirley) of Cape Spencer, Bob (Geraldine) and Gordon (Mary) both of Saint John; grandchildren: Jacqueline (Jonathan) George, Nicholas and Kayla Doyle; great grandchildren: Nathan and McKyle Phillips and several nieces and nephews. Besides her loving husband of 52 years Ray, Betty was predeceased by her parents and sisters: Agnes Mitchell and Lena Reid. Betty was a devoted member of the CWL for over 48 years, and will be dearly missed. “If you forget, we will remember. Mom, you have faced many challenges over the last eight years during your struggle with Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Some days it was as simple as forgetting the butter in your cookies to forgetting who you were. We made you a promise (Pinky Swore) one day on Cedar Lane that if you forgot, we would remember. We do remember Mom, we remember your strength, your love, your support and the way you always put your family first. We have one more promise for you Mom (Pinky Swear). We promise to spend each and every day letting everyone we meet know how hard and with dignity you fought your fight. We will miss you forever. Love Your Family” Resting at Brenan's Select Community Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424), with visiting on Tuesday from 1:00 – 5:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 PM. A Mass Christian Burial will be held from Holy Trinity Church, Rockland Road, on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12 noon. Interment will take place in Ocean View Memorial Gardens. Following the interment, a reception will be held from Brenan’s Reception Centre. For those who wish, remembrances to MindCare NB or the charity of donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family.