Alan Robert Parker of Needham died on Friday August 19, 2005 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Medford. He was 68 years old. Born in Maine, Mr. Parker lived in Needham for many years. He was the dear son of the late Gladys (Symons) and Charles Roche. Nephew of William Graham Collins and his wife Bobbi. Cousin of William Graham Collins Jr., David Graham Collins, Caroline Anne Lautenburg, Ella Conley, Elizabeth Ramirez, Graham Symons, Sandra Aqualeva, Edward Collins and David Collins. Also survived by his many devoted aides and companions at Belmont Manor. A Funeral Service will be held at the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Avenue Needham on Tuesday August 23 at 11:30 AM. A visiting hour will be held prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment at Needham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Alan’s name may be made to Belmont Manor, 34 Agassiz Avenue, Belmont MA 02478.