Corey S. Parks

WINCHENDON – Corey S. Parks, 56, of 234 Baldwinville State Road, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, December 31, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on June 26, 1963, son of Cynthia E. (Herr) Parks of Winchendon and the late Cyrus E. Parks Jr.  A resident of Winchendon for most of his life, Corey was a 1981 graduate of Murdock High School.

Corey had worked for 38 years as a machine operator at New England Wooden Ware until recently.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and going to Hampton Beach.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren.

In addition to his mother. he leaves his wife of ten years, Karen A. (Charbonneau) Parks; a son Brandon J. Parks and his wife Laura of Winchendon; three stepchildren, Ryan Bussiere and his wife Karisa of Phillipston, Jacqueline Bussiere of Winchendon and Trevor LaPerle and his wife Taylor of Winchendon; a sister, Carmen M. Grover of Leominster; eight grandchildren, Blake, Ava, Dawson, Alexis, Anthony, Alivia, Bentley and Cali; his mother-in-law, Angie Charbonneau of Winchendon and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 12 PM to 4 PM.in Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion, 295 School Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. David Havlin and the EMT’s.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

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