Edith Henriette Parker

BRADENTON, Fla. – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Edith Henriette Parker, 80, of Bradenton, Florida, on Wednesday morning, June 11, 2025, at the Tidewell Bradenton Hospice House. A memorial mass and a burial at sea will take place at a later date.

Born in Savenay, France, on July 10, 1944. Edie came to Lewiston, in 1946 at the age of 2, where she was educated through St. Peter’s school and St. Dom’s High School.

Edie spent her early years working for various doctor’s offices in Lewiston, including dermatologist Dr. Lachance, and obstetrician Dr. George Dycio. She, and her husband Fred, owned and operated Parker Wood Crafts on Sabattus Street for several years while offering tole painting lessons. She also worked as a medical transcriptionist at St. Mary’s Hospital and then finished her working career at L.L. Bean as a quality control specialist.

She enjoyed spending summers at camp, and enjoyed hobbies such as knitting, crocheting and tole painting. She also spent much of her retirement, with Fred, traveling the country in their RV. She always bragged how fortunate she was to see the beautiful wonders of this great country. And as any friend will attest, she was very proud of her French heritage.

Edie was preceded in death by her parents, Helene C. Pelletier and Normand Pelletier. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Fred Parker, of Bradenton, Fla., her children, Peter Parker (Cassandra Armstrong) of Minot, Michael (Denise) Parker of Moses Lake, Wash., and Amy Parker (Dan Perrera) of Norfolk, Mass. Grandchildren Nathan Parker of Lewiston, and Zachary Parker of Sabattus, Antony Parker of El Paso, Texas and Jacob Parker of Kent, Wash., Caelen (step) and Caleb Peters of Moses Lake, Wash. Great-grandchildren Hunter Parker of Lewiston, Vivian Parker and Valerie Parker of Sabattus, Colson Peters of Moses Lake, Wash., and Abigail Parker of El Paso, Texas.

She will be remembered for her kindness, unwavering integrity, and love for her family and friends. Her laughter, sense of humor and wisdom were gifts to everyone who knew her.