Obituary of Francis Parsons

<h1>Francis "Frank" Parsons</h1> 1945 – 2008 After a long and courageous battle with lymphoma, Frank passed away peacefully at KW Health Center of Grand River Hospital, Kitchener, on Sunday, August 10, 2008. Frank will be missed by his wife, Daphne (Barefoot); his daughters, Krista and her husband Andrew Attridge and Rebecca; by his mother, Violet Parsons and brothers, Rodger (Donna) and Ward (Lynn). Frank was predeceased by his father, Frank Sr. He spent his professional career in radio and television broadcasting, the last 28 years at CTV/CKCO. Frank had many talents and interests and will be greatly missed by many. Honouring Frank’s personal wishes cremation has taken place. Friends are invited to share their memories of Frank with his family during visitation at Church of the Holy Savior, 33 Allen St. E., Waterloo on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 1p.m. a memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, condolences for the family and donations to Grand River Regional Cancer Center or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society may be arranged through the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Frank, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.