Dartmouth / North Sydney, NS June 11, 1935 - February 4, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that the family of Donald Joseph Parsons announce his passing surrounded by his family on February 4, 2025, at Dartmouth General Hospital.
Don was born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, on June 11, 1935, to Susan and Clarence Parsons.
He is survived by his beloved wife Julie, by his sons Michael (Lynn Marie), Andrew (Shannon), and Thomas, by his grandchildren Jean Philippe (Holly), Marie Carolynn, Madeleine, and Adam, as well as by his sister Dorothy (Al), sisters-in-law Melissa and Gloria, and many nieces and nephews.
He is predeceased by his siblings Jack (Rhoda), Jim, Doreen (Ross), Bill and Gordon.
As a young man, Don was a Red Seal electrician, successfully running his own business. Later deciding to pursue a career in education, he became a trades instructor at a local vocational school. He was invited to head vocational education at the newly created Memorial Composite High School in North Sydney and then for the Northside Victoria District School Board. He obtained a B.A. B.Ed. from Saint Francis Xavier University while pursuing this career. Don derived great satisfaction in offering the youth of Cape Breton opportunities for career advancement through vocational education.
Following his retirement in 1994, Don enjoyed indulging his passion for playing golf, watching hockey and doting on his grandchildren.
We will all miss his solid presence. His steadfast faith in each of us remains as his legacy.
A celebration of life service will be held in Dartmouth, NS in the Spring with details to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson's Society Nova Scotia or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated.
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