Harold Edwin Parker

WATERVILLE – Harold Edwin Parker, 88, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Glenridge Nursing Home, Augusta. He passed away peacefully with his son, Carl by his side. He was born in Oakland on Oct. 15, 1932, the son of Laureston and Violet (Rice) Parker. He attended Oakland Schools and later earned his GED.Harold was a longtime paper worker starting his career at Hollingsworth & Whitney, working at Scott Paper and finally retiring from S.D. Warren. He was a member of both the Waterville Elks Lodge #905 and the Masons.Harold loved to hunt, fish, golf and was an avid bowler winning many honors and trophies. He was an outgoing gentleman and once you met him, he could make you laugh as can be affirmed by those attending the family gatherings.He was predeceased by his parent’s; wife Geneva; son Randolph; and his four siblings.Harold is survived by his son Carl, daughter Kathy; his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren who were the pride and joy; and many nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank, MaineGeneral Health’s doctors and nurses, the staff at MaineGeneral Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge, MaineGeneral Hospice, and the Waterville rescue team.A graveside service and burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Belgrade at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallantfh.com.In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity under Harold’s name