Gertrude Marie Parkinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gertrude Marie (Keyes) Parkinson (93) cast off her earthly bonds on August 6, 2017 to join her beloved husband James A Parkinson and daughter Joyce Wrabel in Heaven. She was born October 5, 1923 in Middletown CT to John Joseph and Gertrude Daley Keyes. She grew up in Middletown and graduated from Bay Path College. She worked at SNET phone company until her eldest daughter was born. She then became a full time mother and homemaker. She leaves behind her three loving daughters, Barbara J Parkinson (Dan) of Old Saybrook, Betsy Parkinson Pabst (Stephen) of Killingworth, with whom she resided, and Mary Ellen Parkinson (Iannicelli) (Gary) of Cromwell and her son in law Michael Wrabel of Windsor Locks. She leaves twelve grandchildren, Michael, James, Heather (Ragion), and David Wrabel, Ashley, Kevin, and Betsy Fisher, Stacey, Amy, and Daniel Pabst, Julie (Burland) and James Iannicelli, nine great grandchildren and numerous in-laws and nieces and nephews. She loved the beach and spent many happy summers at Chalker Beach in Old Saybrook and then year round at their beach house in Clinton. She was a warm and joyful person who made everyone welcome in her house. She was an avid gardener and loved to watch the birds from her bay window. She will be happy to be reunited with her brothers, parents, daughter and loving husband. The family would like to thank the Shoreline of Clinton and The Orchard House in Branford for providing countless hours of entertainment for Gertrude. Funeral services will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rocky Hill CT 10 AM on September 2. Calling hours will be 10-11 AM, burial will immediately follow the services.

Gertrude Marie Parkinson

October 5, 1923 - August 6, 2017