Walter A. Parmelee
Walter A. Parmelee, lifetime resident of Hamden, Conn., passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on March 22, 1918, he was a son of the late Agnes and Daniel Parmelee. Walter was a WWII army veteran who enlisted and bravely served for nearly five years in the south Pacific, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a founding member of Dunbar United Church of Christ, actively serving for over 50 years. He enjoyed looking after people's well being, as he was a retiree after 30 years with the New Hampshire Insurance Co (later AIG) and could be heard on many occasions reminding people to be careful. Walter was passionate about sports-he was an avid bowler, golfer and softball player-and took great joy in watching sports, especially the UCONN women's basketball team, when he was no longer able to play himself. He was proud to have seen the Boston Red Sox win the World Series after a lifetime of being a dedicated fan. He also enjoyed playing his guitar and took great joy in storytelling, especially with his grandchildren gathered around him. He was a generous, loving man of integrity who will be missed by all who knew him. Walter loved his family and took great pride in each and every member. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years Pauline (Polly). He was the brother of Arthur O. Parmelee and his wife Gisela of Fort Pierce, FL, and Marion Costello of Benicia, CA. He is also survived by twin sons Dennis Parmelee and wife Ruth Ellen and David Parmelee and wife Shirley, and daughter Cindy Maris and husband Mark of Nashua, NH, grandchildren Jennifer Childs and husband Christopher, Allison Parmelee and husband Joel Waggener, David W. Parmelee, and Lizzie Maris, and great-grandson George Childs. Friends may call Tuesday, March 13, 5 to 7 pm at Beecher and Bennett, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Funeral service will be held at Dunbar United Church of Christ, 767 Benham St., Hamden, on Wednesday, March 14 at 11 am. Burial immediately following service at Beaverdale Cemetery, New Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Walter A. Parmelee Memorial Fund at Dunbar United Church of Christ.
Dennis has spoken so fondly of his parents, especially telling me about his father’s great strengths and firm beliefs, I know that he will be greatly missed. I am so sorry for your entire families loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with everyone in your wonderful family as you mourn the loss of Walter. I was certainly blessed to have known him even if it was for such a short time. Blessings to all. Martha
Sincere condolences from the neighbors at 105 Paradise.
We are so sad to hear about Mr. Parmelee. He always seemed happy to see us and we will miss him very much. Henry will miss his tunafish stuffed cherry peppers. Our thoughts are with Mrs. Parmelee, Dennis, RuthEllen, Jennifer, Allison, David and his family and Cindy and her family. Love Henry and Joanne
We offer our most sincere condolences and share your loss. Walter was a memory-maker! We shared many visits with him and Polly when they lived next door to RuthEllen and Dennis and the girls. Good friends and good family are a blessing to be appreciated and we do hold the memories of Walter close to our hearts and know that the memories he has left behind will diminish the sorrow of his loved ones. Again, our sincere sympathy to Polly, Dennis, RuthEllen, Jennifer and Allison and all of Walter’s loving family.
We were sorry to read of Walter’s passing. We know he will be missed by his family, friends and community. May his memory be blessed among you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.