Joan D. Parker

Joan (Derenthal) Parker, 84, of Southington passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the loving wife of the Wilford R. Parker for 51 years.

Born December 8, 1928 in Madison to the late John and Frederika (O'Connell) Derenthal, she had been a longtime Southington resident.

Joan was active in the Women's Club both in Southington and New Milford CT. She loved to travel with her husband and they visited all 50 states. She was a hairdresser and owned and operated Towne House Beauty Studio in New Milford, CT for about 15 years. Prior to her marriage, she had a career in the insurance industry. She loved photography, painting and enjoyed baking. She took great pleasure in walks along the beach.

She is survived by her son Lee Parker of New Haven and her daughter Lynn Marie Parker of Washington state. She also leaves behind her loving sister Beverly Lacert and her youngest brother Steve Derenthal. She was predeceased by her younger brother David Derenthal.

A Memorial will be held at a time and place yet to be determined. Instead of flowers, please send donations to the Connecticut Hospice in Branford CT in gratitude for their loving care. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A Memorial will be held at a time and place yet to be determined. Instead of flowers, please send donations to the Connecticut Hospice in Branford CT in gratitude for their loving care. Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.