Bert W. Parkhurst Jr.
April 14, 1941 — August 28, 2016
WINCHENDON – Bert W. Parkhurst Jr, 75, of 771 Brown Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2016 in Keystone Center, Leominster, with his family at his side.
He was born in Newport, VT on April 14, 1941, son of the late Bert W. and Olive Parkhurst and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.
Bert was a furniture worker at the former Conant and Ball Furniture Company and later worked at Standard Chair in Gardner until his retirement. Bert was an active volunteer at the Winchendon Council on Aging. He enjoyed puttering around his home and especially enjoyed spending time with this family.
He leaves his wife of 57 years, Donna L. (Pierce) Parkhurst; three children, Kevin W. Parkhurst of Keene, NH, Randall M. Parkhurst of Athol and Kelly J. LaFreniere and her husband Michael of Winchendon, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A son, Kert J. Parkhurst, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Winchendon Council on Aging, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon, MA 01475.
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