GROVELAND: John P. Parker, 47, died Monday, April 18, 2016 after a brief illness in the Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late William L. and Beverly K. (Moore) Parker.
John was born in Haverhill on March 6, 1969 and resided in Groveland for many years. He was a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School. He was employed as a woodworker for the former Millwork Door and Window in Groveland for several years.
As a young boy John played Little League and was coached by his Dad. He enjoyed family vacations, watching New England sports and was a horse racing enthusiast. John had a thirst for knowledge and liked to watch educational shows about history. He enjoyed reading the newspaper, keeping current on local news and especially liked to listen to WBZ Radio.
He is survived by his three siblings, Paula M. Parker of Groveland and her companion, Tom Leonard of Haverhill, Linda L. Boussu of Newburyport, William L. “Larry” Parker, Jr. & his wife, Ann of Dracut and several nieces and nephews.
At the request of John’s family funeral services will be privately held on Friday in the Linnehan-Grondin Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill. Interment will be held in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in John’s memory to Emmaus Inc., P.O. Box 568, Haverhill, MA 01831.