Natalie H. Parsons

NEW GLOUCESTER — Natalie H. Parsons, 92, of New Gloucester, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 21, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.

Natalie was born Nov. 17, 1920, in Lewiston, the daughter of Nelson A. and Mildred B. (Jordan) Hood.

She was a telephone operator for Pine Tree Telephone and Telegraph and she worked at Central Maine Medical Center in the business office.

She was a longtime member of the New Gloucester Bible Church, where she was the pianist and organist. Natalie enjoyed gardening, reading, rock hounding (gemology), puzzles, going to the ocean, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, David of New Gloucester, Robert of New Gloucester and Roger of Bridgton; daughter, Susan DeCosta of Orlando, Fla.; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Natalie was predeceased by her husband, Edgar; son, Michael; sister, Estelle; and her brother, Nelson.

Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net

There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 3, at 11 a.m. at The New Gloucester Bible Church, Lewiston Road, in New Gloucester. Burial will follow the service at the Upper Gloucester Cemetery.