Winnifred Frances Parlee

Parlee, Winnifred Frances, of Sussex, and formerly of Roachville, passed away peacefully at the Kiwanis Nursing Home on January 15, 2012. Born in Hammond River, she was a daughter of the late Winfred and Fannie (nee Dickson) Darling, and the wife of the late Laurence Parlee. Winnifred was a member of Trinity Anglican Church. She graduated from Rothesay Collegiate School, receiving the Governor General’s Medal. She became a school teacher, teaching in various schools in rural New Brunswick for seven years. She then studied to become a registered nurse. She worked at the Shriners’ Children’s Hospital in Montreal, and the TB Hospital in Saint John. After seven years of nursing, Winnifred thought she would “try” marriage. For the remainder of her life, she revelled in her role as a wife and mom. Her joys included: flowers, reading, and eating anything sweet. Winnifred is survived by her sons: Philip Parlee (Charlene) of Sussex Corner, and Terrence Parlee (Patricia) of Dartmouth; her sister, Muriel Loughery of Saint John; her grandchildren: Lyndsay, David, Scott and Rachel; her great-grandchildren: Deven, Delaney, and Jack; as well as by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides her parents and husband, Winnifred was predeceased by her sisters: Margaret Roper and Alice Henderson; and by her brothers: Lewis Darling, John Darling, and Roland Darling. Visitation will be held at Sussex Select Community Funeral Home on Tuesday January 17, 2012 from 3-7 pm; the funeral service will be held at Trinity Anglican Church on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with the Venerable Archdeacon David Barrett presiding. Interment will be held in the Church of Ascension Cemetery. Donations to The Church of Ascension Cemetery, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On-line condolences are available at: www.sussexfh.com