Kenneth Hazen Parker, Jr.
April 7, 2006

After courageously battling cancer for the past five weeks, Kenneth Hazen Parker, Jr., 59, passed away peacefully on April, 7, 2006, at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Born October, 11, 1946 to Mary Rossi and Kenneth Parker in Bradford, Mass., Kenny was a lifelong resident of the Bradford and Haverhill communities. He rejoiced in his family, and many of his acquaintances referred to him as the ultimate family man.

Although he enjoyed watching his sons participate in sports at Haverhill High School, the University of Maine, and Syracuse University, he was even more proud to see them earn their college degrees and develop into mature, professional young men. Kenny loved spending time with his family, taking pride in his job, and contributing to his community.

He was an active member of the Sacred Hearts Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and Usher.

Kenny graduated from Haverhill Trade School and Northern Essex Community College. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1969. He was the Superintendent of Plant and Facilities in Andover, a member of the Planning Board in Haverhill for 20 years, a member of the Lion's Club for 20 years (including Lion of the Year and a Melvin Jones Fellow for Humanitarian service.)

Kenny's extended family members will remember him as "Uncle Kenny," the man who provided leadership, selflessness, and warmth. He was a big man with a heart that was even larger. He also was known as a reserved, quiet man who was a natural at being a committed husband to his wife and father to his sons.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kathleen Horgan Parker, along with their three sons and their families, Corey and his wife Jacqueline; Brendon and his wife Sharon; and youngest son Barrett and his wife Tracy. He also was the proud grandfather of five grandchildren, Christopher, Lauren, Konrad, Bryce and Maia. He is also survived by his sister Edith Mazzaglia of Bradford, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The Parker Family will receive friends Monday, April 10, from 5-8 pm and Tuesday, April 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the H.L. Farmer and Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass Wednesday, April 12, at 11:00 at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford. Entombment will follow at the Elmwood Mausoleum, Bradford.

Contributions may be made to The Kenneth Parker Memorial Scholarship Fund; c/o Haverhill Bank, 163 South Main Street, Bradford, MA 01835.