Joan Louise (Fielding) Parris of Middleboro, formerly of Bridgewater, passed away at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness while surrounded by her family on September 5, 2008. Loving wife of 51 years of Robert A. Parris Sr., devoted mother of Kathleen L. Wood & her husband James of Bridgewater, Robert A. Parris Jr & his wife Sandra of Dighton, John E. Parris & his wife Monica of Berkley, Patricia A. Thompson & her husband Mark of Bridgewater, Lisa M. Rogers & her husband Paul of Upton, Mark A. Parris & his wife Diane of Bridgewater, & Michael S. Parris of Berkley, and proud Nana of many beautiful grandchildren. Sister of Jayne Murphy, B. Patricia Holden, John Fielding, & the late Barbara Rice. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday in the Prophett Funeral Home 98 Bedford St. Bridgewater from 3-7 Pm, followed by a brief funeral service immediately following for those who would like to attend. Burial will be private. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday in the Church of Our Saviour, Episcopal, 120 Centre ST. Middleboro at 12:00 PM., followed by a luncheon in celebration of Joan's life at the Oak Point Club House at 1:30 PM. Joan was a loving wife, devoted mother, caring sister, dedicated grandmother & friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, Ma. 02445-7226 Attn contribution services, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN. 38105. for directions & condolences, please visit www.prophett-wales.com
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