DEER ISLE – Parker L. Eaton Jr., 82, died May 21, 2008, at an Ellsworth health care facility. He was born Nov. 19, 1925, to the late Helen (Beam) Eaton and Parker L. Eaton Sr. Parker was self-employed most of his life as a lobsterman, clam digger and carpenter. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during World War II. Parker was married for 32 years to the late Arlene (Weed) Eaton, who passed away Nov. 6, 1987. Parker was also predeceased by a daughter, Linda; and granddaughter, Tracy, who both died in a house fire; five sisters, Gwen, Elnora, Ruby, Marlene and Dorothy; and one brother, Kenneth Parker. He is survived by his only son, Ricky Dean Eaton; one brother, Samuel Eaton, both of Deer Isle; along with many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday at Reach Cemetery, Deer Isle. A service of Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, Stonington. www.bragdonkelley.com
PARKER L. EATON JR.
