Eean Francis PARKES

6th September 1942 - 17th August 2021
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East Winton Cemetery (Graveside)
Please wear a mask and have your Vaccine Pass ready for scanning.
Here are the Livestreams links to the interment (26/8/2021) and the Service (6/2/2022) :
Sunday 6 February 2022, 2:00PM
Tribute Video

PARKES, Eean Francis.

Memorial Service Notices: PARKES, Eean Francis. Passed away peacefully in Ashburton Hospital in his loving daughters arms on Tuesday August 17th 2021, aged 78. Loving and devoted husband of Jennifer Mary Parkes (nee Hyde). Loved father and father-in-law of Isobel and Steven Baxter, and Leslie and Kylie Parkes. Loved Grandfather of Harlin, Savannah and Legacy Parkes, and Burt Baxter. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Bev Parkes (Invercargill), Lyneve* and Neil McDowall (Gore), Jannette and Lenny Casey (Winton), and Reginald*, Aynsley* and Murray Alexander (Dunedin), Pamela and Ross* Peterson (Winton), Heather and John Hackett (Westport), Janice and Doug Hoyle (Gore), Phillip and Michelle Hyde (Invercargill), Faye and Geoff McLeod (Mabel Bush). A Memorial service and unveiling to honour Eean will be held at East Winton Cemetery on Sunday 6 February, at 2pm. My Vaccine Pass will be required to attend. Messages can be placed on Eean’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a livestream link to the service.

 

Do not stand at my Grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain,
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there.
I did not die.

Messages

Eean Francis Parkes
06/09/42 - 17/08/21

He toka tū moana arā he toa rongonui.

Your strength is like a rock that stands in raging waters.

Dad you were solid and steadfast and someone who protected me from the Waves and at the end your strength and bravery was unwavering like a deeply rooted and mighty Kahikatea.

Thankyou for being my Father. I am so proud of you and you are so very precious to me.

I will love you forever Dad.

🌀🌊
Isobel Baxter, Christchurch
My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to all the family at this terrible time, He will be sadly missed xx
Leanna Sinitsky , Ashburton
Sorry to hear your sad news
Wendy Gilroy, Bluff
All our love to Jennifer Les and Izzy a true loyal gentleman. Will be sorely missed. Big hugs Shari and Tim.
Sharon , Motueka
Grandad Eean

Our memories of you we will nevr forget from our first ever Truck rides, from mum & dad upset because somehow the girl’s white church dresses were covered in chocolate.
The biggest leason of all is “its a thumb not a finger” but the best and last memory of us all together will be the look on your face when you left Harlin incharge of the Ride on Mower and he chased us around the yard in it, you thought it was hilarious.

We Will Miss You Grandad
-Harlin, Savannah and Legacy
Harlin, Savannah and Legacy Parkes, motueka
We were devastated to hear of Eeans passing last week. Since moving to Ashburton 9 years ago he (and Jennifer) became dear friends to so many including my Nana & Poppa who he was neighbours with. I wish I was able to thank him one more time for everything he did for them and to tell him how much they treasured his & Jennifer's friendship. He will hold a special place in our hearts forever. Sincere condolences to you all xx
Sophie Begg, Christchurch
Sending our heartfelt sympathy to our dear Jennifer, Isobel, Steven, Burt, Les, Kylie, Harlin, Savannah and Legacy. Eean was a treasured member of our family and we have some wonderful memories, from going on holiday with Jennifer and Eean around the West Coast when I was little to popping in for a coffee and yarn just a few months ago when he was last down south, and so much in between. We will miss him.
Geoff and Faye McLeod, Mabel Bush
E te papa, kia hora te marino kia whakapapa pounamu te Moana, kia tere te karohirohi i mua i to huarahi, ka tangi te titi ka tangi te kaka ka tangi hoki ko au.
Na reira, moe mai i to moengaroa, moe mai i nga manaakitangi a te runga rawa, oti atu.😪
Colleen Skerrett , Rotorua
Goodbye our friend. You and Jennifer always visited us when in town. We really enjoyed our chats. You never forgot us.
We can now visit you in Winton when we are out there and pay you back. We will miss you.
Philip and Michelle Hyde, Invercargill
To our dearest Jennifer, Isobel, Leslie and your families please accept our deepest sympathies in the very sad loss of our dear brother in law and uncle.
Janice and Doug and Families , Gore
It is so hard to put into words the loss we are all feeling. This is not how we should be saying goodbye to someone who has shown so much love & care for everyone that entered his life. You were always like a 2nd Dad to me & grandfather to my kids. The urge to be standing in Winton watching over you in a few hours is overwhelming, but I know you would be telling me off if I did so. So I will sit at my computer & be there in spirit for you, just like I know all your loved ones will be there too. Sending so much love & support to Auntie Jennifer, Isabelle, Leslie & their families. We will take great care of Eean in Winton & he will be well visited.
Melissa, Glen, Tristen, Cassidy, Menphis & Jedd Holmes, Opio & Perth
So sorry for your recent loss,
our deepest sympathy to you and your extended family.

DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal,
LOVE leaves memories no one can steal.
Marie Casey & Les Boath and family, Ashburton
uncle eean,
we were so sad to hear of your passing. I have so many memories or xmas day at your house in bluff with aunty Jennifer and all the kids. I know you were a very special brother to my dad and we are all going to miss you very much. love to you Jennifer, Isobel,Lesley and all your families.
rest easy now x
Al, joanne , toby and nate jones, winton
Sending our deepest and heartfelt condolences with much love to Jennifer ( an adored and treasured wife ). Eean's words " My Girl ". Sending our love to Isobel, Steven, Burt, Leslie, Kylie, Harlin, Savannah and Legacy in your sad loss.
Eean was always there for others, doing so much to help , such a kind and giving soul, humble and honest, a true gentleman who loved his family dearly.
His great sense of humour and pranks will long be remembered.
We will miss you Eean but will always treasure many precious memories of you.
Mary and Jim, Timaru.
I’ve never met you but have the pleasure of knowing Isobel and Burt! What truly amazing, kind hearted and lovely people they are where I can see now you’re the heart of them! I will help you look after them! Rest In Peace.
Nikki Webb, Christchurch
So sorry for your loss Isobel and families always when I write these things my mind goes blank after the first bit because there really arent any words to take that pain away. keep your memories close because those are things we need the most in times of sorrow.
Lianne, Invercargill
So sad to hear of your loss, fond memories of Eean in the Ian Dee engineering days. Our thoughts are with you all
Rest In Peace Eean
Allan & Kathryn Ladbrook Bluff
Allan Ladbrook , Bluff
The Begg family and wider whanau are devastated by the loss of Eean, who has lived next door to Kevyn and Iris Begg, Porter St, Ashburton for a number of years. Not only were he and Jennifer great friends to Iris and Kevyn, but when Iris passed away and Jennifer went into a Care Facility, Kevyn and Eean's friendship went from strength to strength. It was a great comfort to Kevyn's family as Eean was always there to help in any way he could if they were unable to. Our deepest condolences to Jennifer and his family. A truly lovely, caring man who will be greatly missed.
Jan Begg, Ashburton
Our deepest sympathy to Jennifer and family during these unsettling times.
Eean will be missed by many.
Doug and Vonnie Cherry , Hokitika