E. Marilyn Parsons

E. Marilyn (Watkins) Parsons, 75, died Monday morning, August 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Robert H. Parsons, Sr., who predeceased her eleven months ago. Born in Salem on November 28, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Phyllis (Brackett) Watkins. She was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Holten High School. For more than thirty years, Marilyn was employed by the Danvers Municipal Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends, painting, and gardening. For many years, she was a member of the Altar Guild at the former Calvary Episcopal Church. She loved family gatherings that would bring her children and grandchildren together. She is survived by two sons, Robert Jr. and his wife Brenda of Danvers and Bradley and his wife Lisa of Kensington, NH, two daughters, Lauren Irving of Danvers and Tracey O’Leary of Salem. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, all of whom she loved and enjoyed: Ben, Alison, and Matt Irving, Meredyth and Robert Parsons, John, Derek, and Brady O’Leary, and Camden and Brooke Parsons, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Suzanne McGlynn and Jane Watkins. Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 10AM in the All Saints Episcopal Church, Holten & Cherry Sts., Danvers. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will be private. Visiting Hours are Wednesday from 5-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Robert Parsons Memorial Scholarship, c/o Bank of America, 81 Elm St., Danvers, MA 01923. www.LyonsFuneral.com.