Cora E. (Benson) Parsons.

BERLIN - Cora E. (Benson) Parsons, 87, formerly of 135 Pleasant St., died on Thursday, April 24, at Marlboro Hospital after a brief illness.

She is survived by her loving son, John R. Parsons and his wife, Eileen, of West Boylston; a sister Hazel Straight of Port Henry, N.Y.; two sisters-in-law, Irene Benson and Frances Benson of Richford, Vt.; five grandchildren, Kelly D. Parsons and Amy Jo Allen of Oklahoma, John Parsons and his wife, Linda, of Lancaster, April Weeks and her husband, John, of Clinton, and Vaughn Parsons and his wife, Liana, of Lancaster; three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John W. Parsons, and her son, Frank G. Parsons.

Mrs. Parsons was born in Richford, Vt., to the late Sam and Mabel (Handy) Benson, attended local schools and was a graduate of the Richford High School. Primarily a homemaker, she held employment early in her career as a manager with the Richford Country Club.

She mostly devoted her time and efforts into volunteer work with local hospitals and nursing homes. Cora held membership and was an active member with the Richford United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and cherished time spent with her loving family.

A graveside service is to be held at a later date to be announced in the Hillside Cemetery in Richford. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cora E. Parsons to the American Heart Association, 434 Hurrican Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com