Marilynn L. Parsons

Of Hampton, NH. Passed away peacefully at the age of 79 on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Hyder Family Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 21, 1944, in Somerville, MA to the late Arthur and Mabelle (Cater) Pierce.
Raised and educated in Somerville and Everett, Marilynn attended Everett High School and graduated in 1961. Marilynn met Bill Parsons in high school and the two were married on October 12, 1961, at the First Methodist Church in Everett.
They settled in Saugus, MA, where they lived for 19 years and raised a family. The family moved to Hampton in 1987 and Marilynn took a position teaching special education at Hampton Academy. She went on to study at the University of New Hampshire, receiving certification in speech and language pathology. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, reading, travel and, above all, spending time with her family.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 62 years, William R. Parsons of Hampton, her children, Mark Parsons of Hampton, Shari Miller and her husband Chaz of Huntsville, AL, and Matthew Parsons and his wife Kate of Dover. She is also survived by her sister, Pamela Lamprey of York, ME, her five grandchildren, Kerry, Richard, Tara, Meera, and Nolan, and two great grandchildren, Eleanora and Brooks.
All services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Memorial Gifts Committee of Hampton United Methodist Church online or by mail to: Hampton United Methodist Church, 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842.