Robert Frost Parsons ^{1 2}

   FamilySearch ID: GV95-NS3.

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Newspaper: Boston Globe: Kathleen C. Beecher to wed Mr. Parsons, 7 Sep 1969, Boston, Suffolk, MA. ¹ (photo) Mr. and Mrs. William S. Beecher, Woburn, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathleen Claire, to Robert Frost Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore J. Parsons, Melrose. Miss Beecher is a graduate of Simmons College School of Nursing and is a pbulic health nurse in Winchester. Mr. Parsons is a graduate of U. of New Hampshire. A May wedding is planned.

2. Obituary: Boston Globe: obituary of Robert Parsons on 31 Jul 2022 in Boston, Suffolk, MA. ² Plaistow, NH: Robert Frost Parsons, "Bob," 81, former longtime resident of Topsfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on January 19, 1941, in Boston, MA, son to the late Theodore J. and Helen M. (Frost) Parsons. He was raised in Melrose, MA and was a graduate of Melrose High School. He attended the University of New Hampshire and worked briefly as a civil engineer. He went on to start his own business, Chelsea Carpet Service, followed by Yankee Carpet & Interiors in Topsfield, MA. He retired in 2015 after more than 40 years in the carpet industry (he was affectionately referred to as "Rugsy" by close friends). Bob lived in Topsfield for 45 years. He served on the Board of Assessors for six years, coached many of his children's athletic teams, volunteered at church, and donated his time and skills everywhere around town. Bob loved the ocean and to fish and bought his first boat when he was eight. He also enjoyed RVing, eventually traveling to 48 states, and visited and hiked many of the country's national parks. He enjoyed downhill skiing and had fond memories of a trip to the Alps. He happily escaped New England's weather for more than 30 years by wintering at Outdoor Resorts of America in Melbourne Beach, FL. There, he loved to golf, boat, play tennis, and motorcycle. Most important to Bob was spending time with his family and friends, many of whom he'd had since childhood. He was a man of strong faith; kind and accepting of anyone who crossed his path. He was always available to help with any project or anything that needed fixing. He was a member of Habitat for Humanity and supervised building multiple homes. Bob's smile and laugh (and whistle) were infectious. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Kathleen (Beecher) Parsons; son, Robert F. Parsons, II of Newburyport, MA; his son, Noah; daughter, Jennifer Parsons O'Handley and her husband, Kevin, and children, Molly, Jack, and Maggie, of Andover, MA; son, Scott B. Parsons and his wife, Lisa, and children, Jack and Drew, of Saint Johnsbury, VT; daughter, Laurel A. Loesberg and her husband, Fred, and children, Tristan and Jenna, of Haiku, HI; and brother, Theodore R. Parsons and his wife, Marianne, of Jensen Beach, FL. Visiting Hours: Services will be private. To leave a message of condolence or to make a memorial contribution in Bob's memory, please visit brooksidechapelfh.com.

Robert married Kathleen Claire Beecher, daughter of William Stanley Beecher Jr. and Alice Waldstein, in May 1970 in Woburn, Middlesex, MA.¹ (Kathleen Claire Beecher was born on 1 Mar 1945 in Chelsea, Suffolk, MA ³.)