Edward Furbush Parlin

JEFFERSON – Edward Furbush Parlin, 92, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026, at his home in Jefferson with his son at his side.

Edward was born on Jan. 21, 1934, in Jefferson, the son of John Sr. and Laura (Sprague) Parlin. He attended Erskine Academy High School. He married Norma on Oct. 17, 1959, and had three children.

He worked in the woods for Bud Cooley, at BIW and retired from Maine DOT with over 30 years as a highway foreman. Over the years he enjoyed pulling his cattle at all the Maine fairs, listening to country music, camping and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events.

Edward was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife Norma of 59 years; his brothers Wilbur, Erwin, Lawrence, Preston, Maurice, Raymond, John Jr., Willard and Wendell; his sisters Glennis, Phyllis, Leola and Mildred.

Edward is survived by his son, Edward A. Parlin and wife Rose of South Jefferson, son, Richard A. Parlin Sr. of Jefferson, daughter, Shelly (Parlin) Brann of Windsor, sister Hester (Parlin) Merrifield and husband Lyman (Boomie) of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Richard A. Parlin Jr. of Jefferson, Ryan Parlin and wife Nicole of Alna, Erica (Parlin) Ontiveros and husband Rafael of Windsor, Nicole Brann of Rumford, Mark Brann Jr.; great grandchildren, Sophia, Luke, Wyatt, Christopher, Jasmine and Tanner; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 4 at 11 a.m. at the Shepard Cemetery, North Mountain Road, Jefferson, Maine.

Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, Maine.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com.