Jewitt Parr

PARR, Rev. Dr. Maxwell Jewitt - Passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital, Burlington on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, Rev. Dr. Jewitt Parr at the age of 94. [Date of Birth - Wednesday, May 17th, 1922]

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Clarkson) Parr. Loved Dad of Virginia Swain, Rev. Robert Parr (Sandy), Mark Parr (Lesia), Christine Parr (late Bruce Dobie), and Pamela Stoddart (Ross). Cherished Grandpa and Great-Grandpa of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his sister Eva Cook and brother Ronald Parr.

Rev Parr actively served the United Church for over 50 years, ministering to pastoral charges in Alberta and Ontario. He also served the church nationally as Secretary of Stewardship Services during the 1970’s. After his retirement at age 65 he continued to serve the church as a mission interpreter and as an interim minister. Rev Parr was an active Rotarian, and in fact was a founding member of two Rotary clubs in Burlington.

Private Cremation and Interment to take place. Visitation at Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive (at Rossmore), Burlington on Wednesday July 27th from 1 p.m. until time of Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. Reception to follow at the church.

Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Rev. Dr. Parr to The Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Cards available at Port Nelson.

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