Parker Waite Turner was the best storyteller, because he made every day an adventure. Born February 9, 1950 in Bennington, VT, to Fidelia Waite Turner and Kenneth William Turner, Parker grew up in Tompkin’s Cove, NY and Dennis, MA.

 Parker loved the outdoors, antiques, animals, trucks, sports, the Sunday New York Times, and too many other things to mention, but most of all he loved people. He lived in an historic windmill that he moved from Nantucket sound and crafted into his home. Reading by the wood stove in the winter, grilling with friends in the summer and traveling to antique truck shows with friends gave him endless pleasure. Time was elastic to Parker; a trip to the corner store for milk could stretch into an all day adventure of catching up with friends and making new acquaintances. He called frequently, sent cards often, and just dropped by to say, hello, I’m thinking of you. Parker attended the Forman School in Litchfield, CT, Peekskill Military Academy in upstate NY, and the University of Miami. He is remembered fondly by his home town of Dennis as the driver of many refurbished antique vehicles bearing his landscaping insignia—Trees: limbed, trimmed, topped, dropped. Parker passed away of a heart attack on Leap Day, February 29, 2016. He was fortunate to have already given so much of his heart to so many others that he can’t truly be gone or forgotten.

He is survived by his sister, Gail Turner, brother-in-law, Peter Spier, and niece, Jessica Turner Spier.

A celebration of Parker’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Carlton Hall, Old Bass River Rd., Dennis, MA.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Boston,Brewster Shelter, 3981 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631.

A wonderful friend who we will miss,but the wirlygig you gave us gives hours of pleasures.