Livonia: At age 81, Lance passed peacefully at home on April 11, 2021. He was born on February 14, 1940 in Penn Yan, NY to the late Rudolph Sr. and Florence (Sperbeck) Parker. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy (Farnbaugh) Parker and children; Lance C. Parker Jr. of Livonia, Fred Parker of SC, Celeste (Patrick) O’Dea of Livonia, and Julie (David) Neal of VA; grandchildren, Cory Parker, David Parker, Jessica (Stephen) Clayton, Shaun O’Dea, Ryan O’Dea, Chelsea O’Dea, Matthew Neal, Christopher Neal, and Devin Parker; great-grandchildren, Hunter Wasko, Alexander Clayton, and Harper Clayton; twin brother Vance (Sandy) Parker, brother Rudolph Jr. (Jackie) Parker, and sister-in-law Danielle Farnbaugh; also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and his church family at the Lakeville UCC.
Lance graduated in 1958 from Thomas Edison High School in Elmira Heights. In 1959 he joined the United States Coast Guard, married his wife Nancy in 1961, and was honorably discharged in 1963. He was stationed on the USCG Westwind an icebreaker in the Arctic Circle. Lance then attended RBI earning his associates degree in accounting. He retired after 30 years of service with Xerox in Rochester, NY.
Over the years Lance participated in many sports and coached Little League Baseball, Vince Lombardi Football, Junior Bowling, and Girls Softball, positively impacting hundreds of young lives. He was a world class hugger who never treated anyone as a stranger.
A graveside service, with military honors, will be held at 11am on Wednesday, May 19th, at the Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Falls Road, Corfu, NY. A Service to Celebrate Lance’s Life will take place the following day, Thursday, May 20th at 11am, their 60th wedding anniversary, at the Lakeville United Church of Christ, 5687 Big Tree Road, Rte 20A, Lakeville, NY 14480. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Lance’s memory to the Lakeville UCC at the address above. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Always had a smile and a hug!
Nancy and Family, We were sorry to hear about Lance’s passing. He was known as the Muffin Man at Smitty’s garage and always had joke to share.
Carol and Bill Ewert
To Nancy and Family,
We were so saddened to learn of Lance’s passing. Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nadine & Steve Friedlander
Nancy and family. Julia and I are sad to hear of you loss. Lance has been a real friend to the Hathaway family over the years and a fine representative for the Lakeville United Church of Christ. Never forget that smile and enthusiasm!
Ken & Julia Hathaway
To Nancy and family as well as the entire Parker families:
We were so saddened to learn of Lance’s passing. He was a gentleman in the truest sense of the word. He was always fun to be around at the family gatherings. Please know our love, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Lesley (Marshall) & John Knapp
Dear Nancy, when I saw the Obituary in todays Elmira Star Gazette, I knew it must be your husband, since I remembered after all these years, since elementary and high school, who you married. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can see what a great guy he was from his obit, and know how much he will be missed by all your friends and family. With kindest regards, from a childhood friend
Carole Bauer Allen.
So sorry, Nancy and Family. I never saw Lance without receiving a smile and a warm hug. He will be dearly missed by many but they are all smiling in Heaven!
Nancy, so sorry about the loss of Lance. He was a lovely man, I enjoyed our lunches he was so sweet. Carol DeBellis
Dear Nancy and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Lance’s passing. He always had such a welcoming smile and twinkle in his eyes whenever he saw us. May you be comforted by your memories of such a caring husband, father, and grandfather.
Nancy and Family,
Nothing is truer than the statement, “He was a world class hugger who never treated anyone as a stranger.” I am happy that Miles and I have such good memories of Lance and the family from when we were part of the Lakeville UCC family! Rest in peace dear friend! Donna Southworth
Dear Nancy and Family,
We are so very sorry to learn of the loss of Lance. He was always ready with a welcoming smile and such a very kind man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love Norm and Marcy Laferte
To Nancy, Lance Jr, Vance, Todd and family. Lance will be greatly missed. I met him while playing softball around 1972. He’s get a popup at 2nd base and use his favorite saying “can-of-corn”. The hours we played golf. And the chicken at the church, he cooked the best. We’ll miss his positive attitude.
Rod and Karyl Wixted
To Nancy & the entire family:
Please accept my sincere condolences. Lance was such a nice person, always smiling & easy to talk to. I’m sure that many folks are smiling as they think of him & relive personal encounters with him. God Bless you all
Dear Nancy and family,
David and I were saddened to learn of Lance’s passing. His smile, his laughter, his friendly and positive outlook are what we will remember most about Lance. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers for comfort, strength and peace .
Dave and MaryJo Dussault
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Parker’s passing. Prayers go out to his family. Rest In Peace
Our sincere condolences to the Parker Family .Friends and our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless You Lance
To the Parker family, my sincerest sympathy , thoughts and prayers to you all. Just the mention of his name and I recall his voice saying all hi how are you always smiling… rest in peace Lance
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during these trying times…Rest in peace Lance…
Nancy and family. The best neighbors for over 43 years. He will be missed!!
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God bless
So sorry for your loss Nancy. Lance was a special guy. Prayers for you and the family.
My sincere condolences to the Parker family.
My prayers are with all of you and the family.
My heart and thoughts are with all of you at this time of loss.
So very sorry to hear of Lance’s passing. It was always a joy to see Lance’s eyes light up and big smile. He was a kind sole to all he encountered. He will be missed by many
Kathy Wesley
So sorry to hear about Lance’s passing. He was a great guy with a good sense of humor. Prayers with all of you!
Nancy and family, I am sad to hear of your loss. Lance was quite the character. I enjoyed seeing him interacting, teaching and supporting the young bowlers at Livingston Lanes on Saturday mornings in a sport he truly enjoyed. I will miss his great hugs and big smiles and his presence at so many school and community activities. May god bless you and keep your wonderful memories sealed in your hearts. Love and prayers to all.
To Nancy and family, Lance was a GREAt guy in OUR church family. He was always a joy to greet everyone there I’m here for YOU all. God Bless YOU ALL.