LAURIE J. PARKER
SKOWHEGAN—Ms. Laurie Jean Parker, 48, a respectful and loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Redington Memorial Hospital. She was born June 22, 1958 at Skowhegan, a daughter of Elbridge and Helen (Giles) Parker. She was a friendly woman who enjoyed being in the presence of others, meeting new people and helping others to the best of her ability.

Laurie, a childhood hunter and fisher, dedicated her adult life to taking care of and entertaining family. She loved her German shepards, the feel of a cool breeze while on her motorcycle and gambling at Mohegan Sun in CT. She was also a big Boston Red Sox fan. Laurie was a former and devoted employee of Dexter Shoe Co. and Irving Oil.

She is survived by her mother, Helen Parker of Skowhegan; sisters, Corliss and her husband, Richard Fanjoy of Dexter and Rhonda and her husband Brian Cyr of Plymouth, CT; 4 nieces, Ann, Amy and Mandi of Greensboro, NC and Nancy of Hampton, VA; a nephew, Michael of Greensboro, NC; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. She was predeceased by her father.

Funeral services will be held 10 A.M. Thursday, July 14th at the Crosby & Neal Funeral Home, 61 Main Street, Dexter with Rev. Harold Wheeler officiating. Friends may call from 9 A.M. until time of the service. Burial will be in the Maloon Cemetery, St. Albans.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crosby & Neal Funeral Home. To sign an on-line guestbook , please go to www.crosbyneal.com.