It  is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his residence, Cyril William Parsons age 81 years of Lumsden.

Cyril is predeceased by his parents Allan and Anastasia Parsons, parents in-law Lester and Josephine Kean, nephew, Thomas Allan Parsons Best, brother in-law, Gaston King.

Cyril leaves to mourn with loving memories, wife of 58 years, Marie (Kean) Son, Richard (Erica), Daughter, Jennifer of Nova Scotia (Gordon Walsh). Grandchildren Hannah Walsh, Liam Walsh, Katherine Walsh, Owen Parsons, Cody West (Danielle) and great-grandson, CJ Avery West. Sister, Mabel (Harvey), Nephew, Jamie Best (Colleen), Nieces, Susan Howell (Wayne) and Gina Best. Kean brothers in-law George (Gail), Kevin (Jan), William (Trixie), Robert (Cassie), Tony (Shelia), Glenn (Jackie), sisters in-law, Nellie King, Roselyn Parsons (Wayne), Judy Blackwood (Everet), Fern Penney (Garry), Pamela Kean (Randy), Peggie Brace (Derek), and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Cyril was born in Lumsden North and grew up and lived there until 1966 when Lumsden North was resettled. He fished with his father for several years. As a carpenter by trade, he worked in construction throughout NL for over 40 years. The highlight of his career was working on the Hibernia site in Bull Arm, where he spent the last 10 years of his career. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union and proudly served on the executive for 20 years. He was a big advocate in encouraging young carpenters to join the Union.

He was a friendly, inquisitive, witty, person who loved meeting new people and reconnecting with friends and family. He loved hearing people's life story and knowing their history.

Cyril was very knowledgeable about life at Lumsden North prior to resettlement. He remembered where everyone lived, who was related to whom, who fished with whom, he could recall the smallest details right down to people's horses names!  Recently he has been referred to as the "Family Historian."

Cyril loved being out in nature, hunting and trouting, picking berries, and riding his quad on the beach. He was an avid crib player and researched just about everything on his iPad!  Cyril loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Resting at Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove.

Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 16, 2023  for immediate family at 1 P.M. - 2 P.M.

2 P.M. - 4 P.M.  (Extended Family) and  7 P.M. - 9 P.M. (Friends and Extended Family)

Funeral service will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 10 a.m. from Kittiwake Funeral Home, Pound Cove with Rev. Lorne Bungay and Rev. Roberta Vincent- Bungay officiating. Inurnment to follow at The United Church Cemetery, Lumsden.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or donations may be made in Cyril's memory to The War Amps https://www.waramps.ca/ways-to-give/donate/