Obituary of Francis E. Parrott

Milton – Francis E. Parrott, 87 died peacefully at home on October 7, 2018 with his loving wife by his side.

Francis was born on March 11, 1931 in Burlington, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Livermore) Parrott.

On December 26, 1961, her married Shirley Cross at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington.

Francis served in the U.S. Air Force for over 23 years, retiring in 1971.  He began work for the State of Vermont Forest and Parks Department shortly after, where he worked an additional 20 years.

In addition to his wife Shirley Parrott of Milton, he is survived by their children sons and spouses, Bradley Parrott & his wife Helga of Augsburg, Germany, Brian Parrott & his wife Barbara of Charleston, WV, and Joseph Parrott & his wife Jodi of Milton.  By his grandchildren Katja & Julia, Dustin, Jake & Josh,by his niece Sharon Boudreau of Milton and Fl. and his nephew Tom Collins of Winooski and by Shirley’s sister and brothers Wanda Tinker of Milton, Walter “Bubby” Cross of Milton and John Cross and his wife Eleanor of Fletcher.

A Graveside service with Military Honors will be held on Monday October 15, 2018 at 2:30pm in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Milton.