NORWAY – Barbara Jan Hutchinson Parsons died at Stephens Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 1, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Bethel on May 2, 1947, the daughter of Loton and Iva (Bartlett) Hutchinson. She was educated in Bethel schools and graduated from Gould Academy with the Class of 1965.

She married John Parsons on Aug. 16, 1969. They were later divorced.

After graduation, she received her nursing degree and worked for more than 30 years as an L.P.N. in several area nursing homes and hospitals.

She will be remembered as one who gave of herself and befriended those who were in need of friendship. She was often found listening to her friends and would give guidance to them during difficult times in their lives.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeffrey and his wife, Summer, of Lisbon, and Joel of Rockland; three grandchildren, Whitney, Kadison and Noah; a niece and three nephews; and several close friends, including Mike Curtis, Atte Hertell and Jess Whitaker.

The family would like to give special thanks to the nursing staff at Stephens Memorial Hospital for the excellent care given to Barbara during her stay.

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