Obituaries

Marjorie E. Parks, 93 formerly of Palmer Twp., PA died May 15, 2017 at the Masonic Home in Elizabethtown. Born September 1, 1923 in Old Town, ME she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Olive ((Lancaster) Gray.  Her husband Howard “Tim” Parks died in 1969. She graduated from high school in Bangor, ME and later from nursing school. She was employed by Easton Hospital for 23 years before retiring in 1994.

Marge was a member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church and a 55 year member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Easton Chapter #214 where she was a Past-Matron several times.  She was also a 40 plus year member, board member and Past Mother Advisor of Rainbow Girls #38 Easton Assembly. Marjorie was also honored by the Grand Lodge of PA as the “second ever” recipient of the Hodegos award in 2008, for her outstanding service to youth in PA. During her long and distinguished involvement with OES she was appointed as a Grand Representative to both NJ and CA.  However, her most recognized contribution over the years was her continued, overwhelming support, and occasional chairmanship, both at the district and state level, of the Stamp Program which directly supported the OES charities. She will be fondly remembered as “The Stamp Lady”.

She is survived by her son: William R. Parks; and two grandchildren: Ron and Stephanie Parks. She was predeceased by her husband: Tim;  son: Edward Parks; daughter: Gail Herbert and significant other: Herman Gilpin.

The Order of the Eastern Star Service will be held 3 PM Saturday, June 3 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.

Memorial contributions, especially in lieu of flowers, may be made to The Masonic Village Hospice at Elizabethtown — 1 Masonic Dr., Elizabethtown, PA 17022 on behalf of OES 214 and Sister Marjorie E. Parks.

Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.