In Taunton, March 24, 2010 Bessie Parker, age 78 died after a brief illness in Morton Hospital. Bessie was the wife of the late Herbert Parker. She was born in Norton to her late parents Norris & Evelyn (Owen) Westgate. She has lived most of her life in Taunton. She enjoyed playing bingo, visiting casinos and spending time with her family. Bessie is survived by her seven children: Edward & David Parker of Taunton, Wanda Stewart, Louanna Pena, Donna Clegg and Frances Delbene all of Taunton, Barbara Lara of CA. Her late twin sister Grace Inihoff and aunt of the late Mark Inihoff. Bessie also leaves her grandchildren, great & great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews .There will be a funeral home service at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington St. in Taunton on Saturday, March 27th at 4pm. Visiting hours are from 2-4pm. prior to the service. Donations in Bessie’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 31160, Hartford, CT. 06150-1160