Belmont------Anna M. Parker, age 81, of Belmont, NH passed away peacefully at Dartmouth Hospital, on August 23, 2016. She was born April 30, 1935, in Washburn, Maine, to Isaia and Norman Kennedy. Anna and late husband John B. Parker were longtime residents of Manchester, where she was a dedicated employee of the Manchester Police Department.
Moving to the Lakes Region after retirement to spend time with family, Anna never missed the opportunity to play a game of cards with grandchildren, great grandchildren, or any other challengers. A weekly trip for card games was also her connection to old Manchester friends. She enjoyed journeys to the ocean, with a keen interest in New England lighthouses - Nubble her favorite. A woman of many hobbies, avid reading was for herself while her love of cooking, knitting and sewing was generally for the benefit of others. Known as “Nanny” by her great grandchildren, Anna was generous with her time, her hugs, her smiles and most of all, her kindness. She will be missed.
Anna is survived by sons Fredrick J. Shute, Anthony J. Fay and wife Kristine, son in law Alfred E. Mitchell and wife Marjo, grandchildren Tonyel M. Berry and husband Rob, Elizabeth M. McDonough and husband Christopher, John E. Mitchell and wife Katy, Eric D. Shute, Christine H. Robbs and husband Mike, Lura M. Shute, Kyle J. Shute, great-grandchildren, Mitchell and Ireland Berry, Matthew, Riley and Andrew McDonough, Isabella, Brianna, Abby and Jonathan Mitchell, Damon and Lexi Shute, Dylan and Kaylee Robbs, Ava and Jax Lein, sisters Marjorie Kahkonen and husband Edwin, Theola Raasumaa, niece Charlene Sullivan and husband Roger. She is predeceased by daughter Wonda J. Mitchell, son, Rodney W. Shute, and daughter in law Terri L. Shute, sisters Hazel Dale, Margaret Pike, Rose Penney-Case, brothers Freeman Kennedy, Norman Kennedy Jr. and Darrell Kennedy.
A Celebration of her life will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, September 2, 2016 at Fratello's Restaurant, 799 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH 03246.
Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army in memory of Anna M. Parker, 121 Cedar Street Manchester, NH 03101.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.