It is with great sadness that the family of Barry Alan Parks, 60, of East LaHave and Halifax, announces his passing on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater.

Born in Bridgewater, he was a son of Shirley (Haughn) Parks of East LaHave and the late Keith Parks.

After graduating from Centre Consolidated School, Barry became personnel manager at the Riverport Fish Plant and then went on to work with Ranpro in LaHave.

For many years he was employed at Bonny Lea Farms, Chester until ill health forced him to retire in the early 90’s.

Barry was well known for his great love and expert knowledge of antique collecting, but he was probably most proud of the genealogical research he did of the local families of East LaHave. His community of family and friends were most important to him and he loved nothing better than to entertain and cook for them in the company of his constant feline companions. Barry was so proud to be from Park's Creek (East LaHave) and knew that one day he would return here for good. We all wish it could have been for longer.

Besides his mother, Shirley, Barry is survived by his loving partner, Reginald Gibson of East LaHave; sisters, Anne (Gregory) Publicover, Lower Sackville; Sherry (Leonard) Hirtle, Feltzen South; nieces and nephews, Erin Hirtle, Jared Hirtle, Jason Hirtle, Lisa Kennedy, and Sabrina Thurlow, Aunts, Norma, Frances, and Phyllis and Uncle Bobby (Joanne) and Reg’s extended family and his many cherished friends from all over.

Besides his father, Keith, he was predeceased by his brother Jeffrey.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A graveside committal service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held Saturday, May 9th, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Creek Hill Cemetery, East LaHave.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SHAID Tree Animal Shelter, the SPCA or to a charity of your choice.

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