1920 – 2013

NEW GLOUCESTER —Natalie H. Parsons, 92, of New Gloucester, passed away at her home on July 21, 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 CMMC 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, rockhounding (gemology), puzzles, going to the ocean, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, David and his wife, Janice, of New Gloucester; Robert of New Gloucester, Roger and his wife, Debra, 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.

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