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H. Louise Parker, 93, a lifelong Marbleheader, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 16, at the Bertram House in Swampscott. She was the daughter of the late William E. Parker and Ellen L. (Toomey) Parker.
Receiving much recognition during her lengthy career with the New England Telephone Company, Nynex and Verizon, Louise rose from switchboard operator to engineer, managing the installation of communication networks in buildings throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
After her retirement, Louise worked as a lunch aid at the Coffin School for 14 years. Always giving of herself, Louise was a constant presence at the Council of Aging, setting tables for lunch, arraigning flowers and serving meals. In 2005, Louise received the Councils’ Volunteer of the Year award.
Louise was an independent woman of endless talents and took pride in her ability to maintain her house and beautiful gardens. Like nurturing her garden, Louise nurtured her lasting friendships with coworkers, neighbors and anyone lucky enough to have met her. Louise loved them all and cherished travelling the world with her companions.
Louise was a daily early morning regular at the Muffin Shop where she and her partner in crime, Prudy, would revel in catching up on all the doings in town. Louise was always quick to offer her observations with her dry wit which she maintained to the end of her long and fulfilling life.
She will be missed by her surviving family, Jeffrey Johnston of Marblehead and Gregory Johnston of Beverly and their families.
Calling hours will be held Monday, Feb. 9, 4-7 p.m., at Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead, 142 Elm St. Her Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead. Burial will follow at Harbor View Cemetery, Marblehead. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at eustisandcornellfuneralhome.com for Louise’s family.
