Our beloved brother, Edward Franklin Parkes, passed to another world on Sunday, Sept. 23. Edward was 49 and passed peacefully at his home in Castle Creek, N.Y.
Ed is survived by his parents, George and Joan Parkes, sister Eileen, brother George, son Zachary and two grandchildren, Robert John and Lily Anna.
Ed will be missed by his family and friends. He will be remembered for his love of life, Lincolns, lawn mowing and lighting fires in a private family service on Saturday, Oct. 6.
Godspeed, my brother.