William Parker

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of William (Bill) Louis Parker on Saturday February 16th, 2019, in his home a few short weeks before his 99th birthday.

Predeceased by his siblings Sam, Joe, Jack, Sally, Izzy and Ben. Survived by his sister-in-laws Simmie Baum, Helen Parker of Vancouver and Helen Parker of Toronto. Beloved husband of the late Minnie Parker z”l, father of Mitchell (Cheryl), Parker (Laine) and Carole (Brian). Grandfather of Jonathan (Rina), Ilana (Ben), Isaac, Sarit, Oren and Taylor. Great-Grandfather of Adin, Amiel, Noam, and Miri.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care 416-586-8203 EXT.3936 and to the Baycrest Foundation 416-785-2875.

Funeral will be held at Steeles Memorial at 11:30 am, February 18, 2019, followed by burial at Pardes Shalom Cemetery.

The Shiva will be held at 139 Latimer Avenue, Toronto.

Date of Death: Saturday, February 16, 2019

Yahrzeit Day: 12 Adar

Date of Funeral: Monday, February 18, 2019

Time of Funeral: 11:30 AM

Memorial Service Location: Steeles Memorial Chapel, 350 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill, Chapel service.

Burial Service Location: 10953 Dufferin St, Maple Lagover Section

Shiva Details: Shiva visits daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The family has requested that no visits take place between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Shiva visits on Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Shiva concludes Sunday morning, February 24.

Shiva Location: 139 Latimer Ave, Toronto

Time of Services (Morning): 7:00 PM

Time of Services (Evening): 7:00 PM

Message of Condolence

Posted on 17.02.2019 - 1:43 PM

Stacey and Jeffrey Walton

So sad, please accept our condolences. Uncle Bill was a true mensch, a wonderful human. He will be missed Stacey & Jeffrey Walton

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 3:04 PM

Allan Herman

Bill was a lovely, warm generous man. He visited my father several times a week at Baycrest but, since my father had dementia at the time and didn’t remember, I would not have known had one of his caregivers not asked about the kind man who visited so frequently. It was easy to figure out. My father was blessed to have him as a friend. Our deepest condolences to Carole, Brian and Mitchell, and their families.

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 3:16 PM

Niki Rosenshein

So sad to hear of Uncle Bills passing. Please accept our deepest condolences, he was a fine gentleman. Find comfort through all of your treasured memories. Niki & Marv Rosenshein.

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 3:28 PM

Janice Lebow

To the family of William Parker: I was saddened to hear the news of your father's petira. I came to the shiva when your Mom passed away and had a nice chat with your dad. We had been together in Israel years ago with a Beth Emeth trip and would see them a lot when I was at Beth Emeth all those years ago. Also too they were related to my late Uncle, Murray (Morris) Pearl who was married to my aunt Jessie Pearl. May your memories sustain you and I know he was a proud father and grandfather. May you be comforted with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Janice Lebow

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 3:28 PM

Kevin Hanit

Bill will be missed by all of those who knew him, including is friends and family from the Lagover Society. It was very interesting to hear his stories from his birthplace of Lagow. There are nobody left, that I know of, who was born in Lagow, now that Bill has passed away.

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 3:34 PM

Karen, Alan & Dylan

We're so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was an integral part of our extended family. He always made us feel welcome and brought warmth, stories and a beautiful singing voice to so many occasions.

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Posted on 17.02.2019 - 8:41 PM

Sandi Landsman

To the family. Please accept my condolences. May his memory be a blessing and a comfort. Sandi 2 Neptune Dr.

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Posted on 18.02.2019 - 12:55 AM

Evie Jesin and Jerry Colomby

To the Parker Family, We are saddened to learn of your loss. May the fond memories of the past sustain you at the present time. He was a kind gentleman who loved going to schul at BEBY.

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Posted on 18.02.2019 - 3:27 AM

Yehudit Goldson (nee Judy Kurtz)

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Parker. Though I didn't know him well, he was a real gentleman. My mother, a"h, Toni Kurtz, greatly enjoyed his company at Baycrest, where I had the pleasure of meeting him. HaMakom y'nachem etchem b'toch sh'ar aveilei Tzion v'Yerushalayim. May you know no more sorrow.

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Posted on 18.02.2019 - 7:19 AM

Cheryl and Dov Kempinski

We're so very sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. He was a terrific great-uncle - always interested and interesting, intelligent, warm and charming. He was a true gentleman. We're grateful to have so many wonderful memories of him. May you be comforted with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Thinking of you, his loving family, and sending our heartfelt condolences from Jerusalem. Cheryl and Dov Kempinski

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Posted on 19.02.2019 - 8:56 AM

Hershel & Thirza Kammer

We got to know your father when we moved to The Terrace in August. We sat together for dinner and enjoyed his company,. Up until a couple of months ago he was one of the regulars at Shul on Shabbos and would get the Kohen Aliya every Shabbos - he was so proud of that. So fortunate for the shul as he was the only Kohen! Many Fri nights we would sing Zmirot together. One Saturday afternoon in the summer he was sitting on a bench outside, and started singing Zmirot - so we joined in. He enjoyed telling us stories of his childhood and later life, we will miss him. Hershel & Thirza Kammer

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Posted on 20.02.2019 - 8:53 AM

Marty Malek

The Parkers were our "across the road' neighbours on Palm Drive. Of course Bill was Mr. Parker to me, in those days. Through being invited to several Parker family Simchas, I got to know Bill quite well. He was a very bright and engaging fellow. It was always such a pleasure to speak with him. May the family always look back on fond memories of him.

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Posted on 20.02.2019 - 8:40 PM

Ruth Parker

Dear Mitchell, Carol, Brian and families, I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of your wonderful father, better known to me as 'Uncle Bill' . He was always interesting to talk to, always willing to express his point of view on a variety of topics and he always had such good stories to share with all of us. May all of your memories that you shared together as a family help you through this very difficult time. Ruth Parker

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Posted on 24.02.2019 - 4:57 PM

Wanda Gascho-White

Dear Mitch, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father, William. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time.

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