Particia M. Parsons

Patricia Manning Parsons, of New Britain, passed on from this life on Sunday May 15, 2005, while walking to South Church, where she was a lifelong member. A resident of New Britain throughout her 77 years, Pat enjoyed a full and happy life there. She was the cherished and devoted wife of James V. Parsons, who is retired from teaching at Mooreland Hill School in Kensington. Pat was a graduate of Saint Margarets School in Waterbury, and Bradford Junior College in Haverhill, MA. She always remained very close to her two sisters, Eleanor M. Morrell and Elizabeth M. Niven, both of whom reside in Brunswick, ME. Together the three girls formed a bright and joyous trio. She was also the proud mother of Stuart Parsons of Bourne, MA, Cindy Parsons of New Britain, CT, and Ted Parsons of Plainville, CT. Pat leaves behind seven blessed grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and relatives, and a wide circle of friends who were all touched by her boundless generosity. Pat served as an office manager for over fifteen years at the New Britain Collection Agency, and dedicated countless hours to South Church, The Erwin Home, the New Britain Museum of American Art, the New Britain Symphony, the Hartford Stage, the New Britain Repertory Theatre, the American Red Cross, and New Britain General Hospital. Pat loved her summer home at the Isle of Springs, ME, and the family homestead at Parish Hill in Scotland, CT. She was a fierce competitor at Scrabble, a mild threat on the tennis court, and a devoted patron of the arts. She also loved to travel the world. Pat was never far from her ever-failing camera with which she snapped thousands of photographs of family, friends, places, and whatever stirred her appreciation of beauty. Pat brought grace, humor, and fun to all those around her. Her life was an expression of self sacrifice and unconditional love. She truly lived her Christian faith and opened her heart to all who crossed her path. Pat believed that all are welcome at Gods table, and expressed this conviction by accepting all who came to sit at her table. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday June 1, 2005 at South Church, 90 Main Street, New Britain. Everyone is invited to bring photographs and memories that they would like to share. The Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the South Church Memorial Fund c/o South Church, and CONCORA Connecticut Choral Artists, 52 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory of Pat with her family on our online guestbook by clicking on "GUESTBOOK" at the bottom of this page.

Particia M. Parsons

June 20, 1927 - May 15, 2005

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June 20, 1927 - May 15, 2005

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