MEREDITH --- David Edward Parker, 67, died on Monday, April 20,2026 at his home with his family by his side after a long courageous battle with kidney cancer.
Dave was born on January 15, 1959, in Saugus, MA, to Frank and Phylis (Bulger) Parker. The family moved around as his father's career brought them to many states, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, where he graduated from high school.
In 1990, Dave returned to MA where he then decided to relocate to Meredith, NH, where he has lived ever since. Over the years he has been a dedicated member to the Meredith Fire Department, reaching the rank of Captain in 2017, a title that he held until his death. Dave’s passion for helping others continued in his career as an emergency dispatcher for Lakes Region Mutual Fire aid for 21 years until his retirement in February 2023.
Dave is survived by his three children, Shelvy Grace and her husband Nathan, of Thornton, NH, David J. Parker and his wife Michelle, of Loudon, NH, and Corinne Parker and her fiancé Matthew Berube, of Woburn, MA; and his brother Joseph Parker and his wife Laura, of Norton, MA. He is also survived by his three grandchildren, Nolan Grace, Molly Grace and Matthew Parker, whom he adored and enjoyed watching them play and enjoy snacks.
David was predeceased by both his parents; his sister Susan Zorin; and his brother James Parker.
David’s interests kept him busy. He had a passion for railroading, enjoying semi-annual trips to Cresson, Pennsylvania to take in the sights and sounds of the rails. While at home he enjoyed HO scale train modeling. These passions he shared with his son, and something that will continue to be shared with his grandchildren.
The family extends their gratitude to the team at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center for the years of care they provided to Dave, and the nurses at Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association for the compassionate care provided to Dave during his final days.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm in the Carriage House at Wilkinson- Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Charles Bourremeo Church, 300 NH-25, Meredith NH.
A Graveside Service will follow at the Meredith Village Cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made in Dave’s name to the Wameist Fire Co., P.O. Box 494, Meredith NH 03253.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, Laconia, NH, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.