Calvin R. Parks, 86 of Broomes Island, MD passed away April 6, 2014 at his home. He was born August 8, 1927 to the late Lionel and Julia (Bean) Parks. Besides his parents, Calvin is predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Grace and his two sisters, Shirley Quintero and Jean Pitcher. Calvin enjoyed life as a waterman, commercial fishing, crabbing, clamming and oystering, when the bounty of the Patuxent River was at its best. Calvin was in the Army at the end of WWII and was honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. He belonged to Carpenters Local 1590, working at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and Cove Point LNG Terminal. Calvin is survived by his two sons, Buddy Parks of Port Republic and Barry Parks of Broomes Island. He is also survived by his sister, Sharon Miller and her husband Lou of Odenton. He will be missed by his wonderful caregivers, Rosa, who was by his side every day, and Jannette. The family will receive friends on Saturday April 12, 2014 from 10:30- the time of the service at 11:30 AM, at the Rausch Funeral Home, 4405 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD. Interment will be private. Memorial […]
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