James L. Parker

November 9, 1927 - October 20, 2017

James L. Parker, 89, of Farmington, husband of Claranne (Bryne) Parker, passed away Friday (October 20, 2017). Born in New Britain, son of the late Melvin and Ellen (Hendrickson) Parker, he has been a Farmington resident since 1974. A graduate of Plainville High School, Class of 1945, James graduated from Teachers College of Connecticut in 1950. He was employed in finance at GE in Plainville for 42 years, retiring in 1989. James was a member of Plainville Congregational Church and was Chairman of the following: Church Board of Trustees ; the Plainville Housing Authority, and the Human Relations Council. He was a member of the Litchfield Hills Audubon Society and the Connecticut Rose Society. Besides his wife Claranne of 67 years, he is survived by a son, Bryne Parker and his wife “Nettie” of Bedford, NH; two daughters, Betsyanne Stepney of Orleans, MA; and Lachlyn Nichols of Greenville, TN; two granddaughters; and 5 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Parker; and infant sister, Dorothy; and a granddaughter, Morgan Nichols. Funeral service is private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is assisting with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plainville Congregational Church, 130 West Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062 or to Doctors Without Borders, 333 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10001-5004. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com