PARNELL, Stephen Lawrence

Stephen Lawrence Parnell, 58, of Bridgewater, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Born in Brooklyn, NS, on August 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Wells and Hilda (Harrison) Parnell.

Stephen was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, brother, son-in-law and friend to all. He was a valued, long-time, employee of Loblaws Ltd. Many recall his warm smile and sense of humor that he would share with everyone he met. Stephen considered everyday to be “the best day of his life” and was well known for his mischievous antics and fun jokes which kept people on their toes. Stephen was a lifelong musician with a passion for the drums, he enjoyed travelling and spending quality time with his family and friends. Stephen is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joann (Hynick) Parnell; daughters, Jennifer (Ivan) Nickerson of Hammonds Plains and Samantha Parnell (Doug) of Kentville; granddaughter, Fia Nickerson; brother, Sydney (Denise) of Gatineau and sisters, Shirley (Gordon) Neal of West Green Harbour and Faye (Norman) Levy of Brooklyn. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Bridgewater Baptist Church. Pastor James Haughn, officiating. Donations may be made to the IWK or the Children’s Wish Foundation in honor of how much he loved his granddaughter Fia. Online condolences may be made to www.chandersfuneral.com