Parker Chick 1932 - 2018
Parker Newhall Chick, Jr., 85, of Chatham, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 26, 2018 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Priscilla (Freeman) Chick for over 64 years. He was born in Cambridge, MA on June 12, 1932. He attended Walpole public schools and graduated from Walpole High School in 1951. He attended New Hampton Preparatory School and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He then served in the United States Coast Guard from 1953 to 1956. Parker raised his family in Norwood MA, Darien, CT, and Walpole MA. He was a very active member of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Walpole, serving on the Vestry.
He pursued his love of community theatre through the Walpole Footlighters, where he designed sets and lighting for many productions. He began his long-time career working with diesel engines for Cummins Engines Inc. He finished his career retiring in 1996 from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles as the Manager of Document Control. He and Priscilla retired to Chatham, MA. It was then that he began to pursue his love of the ocean and boating. He was a member of the waterways committee for the town of Chatham and an active member of the Allen Harbor Yacht Club in Harwich Port. Parker loved his volunteer work. He volunteered building houses with Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. He was a 50-year member of the Lions Club. In addition, he volunteered with the Chatham Drama Guild and the Chatham Food Pantry. Besides his family, his next biggest love was for his church, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Chatham. There he served on many committees including the vestry, the Friday night grill, and the Gift and Consignment Shop.
Parker was a warm and generous friend to all. He was always ready and willing to help others. He loved all dogs and animals. He was beloved by his family and friends for his warmth, generosity, and especially his playful sense of humor.
He pursued his love of community theatre through the Walpole Footlighters, where he designed sets and lighting for many productions. He began his long-time career working with diesel engines for Cummins Engines Inc. He finished his career retiring in 1996 from the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles as the Manager of Document Control. He and Priscilla retired to Chatham, MA. It was then that he began to pursue his love of the ocean and boating. He was a member of the waterways committee for the town of Chatham and an active member of the Allen Harbor Yacht Club in Harwich Port. Parker loved his volunteer work. He volunteered building houses with Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. He was a 50-year member of the Lions Club. In addition, he volunteered with the Chatham Drama Guild and the Chatham Food Pantry. Besides his family, his next biggest love was for his church, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Chatham. There he served on many committees including the vestry, the Friday night grill, and the Gift and Consignment Shop.
Parker was a warm and generous friend to all. He was always ready and willing to help others. He loved all dogs and animals. He was beloved by his family and friends for his warmth, generosity, and especially his playful sense of humor.