Francis Thomas "Frank" Parker –
54, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on
Saturday morning, December 27, 2014, at Colchester East Hants Health
Centre, Truro. Born March 7, 1960, in Amherst, and having grown up in
Truro, he was the son of the late Donald Parker and Rita
(Gillespie) (Parker) MacDonald.
Frank was a member of Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic
Church and was affiliated with First United Church. He worked with
Canada Post for 13 years and then with Canada Life Insurance and
Village Mazda. An avid sports fan, he played hockey and baseball.
(Triple-A). Frank was fortunate to be able to pursue his lifelong
ambition of being a Hall of Fame Wrestling Referee in United States,
Western Canada and the Maritimes. He mentored up and coming wrestling
champions and connected them with promoters and helped get their
careers started. He also helped independent circuits set up their
shows, equipment, advertise and promote. He worked as a ring
announcer, stage set-up, billet and any other job that needed to be
done. In earlier years, he was "The Masked Superstar" on
Cable Vision, now Eastlink. He was a history buff, trivia master,
loved a good debate and 80s "hair bands" and his MG sports
car. He will be sadly missed by his K9 companion,
Motley.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Karen Lynn
(Sullivan); daughters, Haley Parker, Truro; Emily Parker, Halifax;
step-father, Jack MacDonald, Truro; brothers-in-law, Roy (Holly)
Sullivan, Debert; John (Michelle) Sullivan, Truro; many nieces and
nephews. Special thanks are extended to Palliative Care Team at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre for their wonderful
care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Frank’s
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 2, 2015,
and funeral service 11 a.m., Saturday, January 3, 2015, Father
Francesco Pirisi and Reverend Valerie Kingsbury officiating. If so
desired, donations in Frank’s memory to SPCA or Colchester
East Hants Hospice Society are welcomed. Private messages of
condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Frank’s
obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com