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Eric PARKER Obituary
On September 15, 2021, in Nelson, aged 91 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Pat for 66 years; father of Ant and Lou, Greg and Diane, Mark/'Jake', and Craig and Jo; grandfather of Josh, Matt, Rosie, Jess, Seb, Finlay, Cameron and his eight great-grandchildren. A private cremation has taken place but a celebration of Eric's life will be held later once covid restrictions are lifted.
Kua hinga te totara i te wao nui a Tane.
The totara has fallen in the forest of Tane.
Memories and Condolences
for Eric PARKER
8 Entries
Campbell Ching
September 26, 2021
When I was 11 in standard 4 at Auckland Point, Eric (I didn't know him as Eric then) came to take our exam and tell us what was required at Nelson Intermediate when we got there in 1967. As he left after collecting all the papers, I was in the back of class probably talking. He turned and said "you won't do that when you're in my class Ching", all the class turned to look at me with startled looks on their faces, "how does he know you" My 15 minutes of fame. Those were great days when teachers were respected are sadly missing today.
Cheers old chap, we are missing your kind.
September 23, 2021
I met Eric when he was a principal in Nelson. I thoroughly enjoyed his insights and his lovely company and always thought when I spent time with him that it was wonderful to do so with someone who was in teaching for all the right reasons. My condolences to his family.
Bas Stevenson
Brian Gardener
September 23, 2021
Our sympathy to you Pat and your family. Wonderful memories of the old teaching and social days in Nelson with you both.
Stay strong, our thoughts are with you at this time.
Pamela & Brian (Curly) Gardener (Picton)
Justin Bicknell
September 23, 2021
Pat & Family, my thoughts are with you as you grieve the loss of Eric.I know you will treasure the memories of a lifetime with one of the 'Good buggers' Arohanui Justin.
September 21, 2021
My sympathy to Pat and family. Very fond memories of Eric from the time he boarded with us on the farm in Maruia and was teaching at Maruia school.
Hazel Sanders
September 20, 2021
a wonderful man,kindest thoughts to Jake and family
Struan Bennett
September 20, 2021
Very sad to hear Eric, you had a great influence on a lot of lives including mine as a teenager. My thoughts to Pat and the family...
Cheryl Hill
September 20, 2021
Please accept my sympathy.
Eric was a much respected teacher at Maruia School in the 1950s.
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