Wayne C. Parker

Wayne C. Parker, 85, of Bartlett, NH passed away on Thursday April 9, 2026 after an extended illness. He was born in North Conway, NH on November 6, 1941, the son of John E. Parker and Dorothy (Grey) Parker. From a very young age, Wayne set himself apart as an extraordinary outdoorsman. The forests, lakes, and rivers of Northern New Hampshire were his playground for hunting and fishing. He spent countless hours in these places he loved, also passing on his knowledge and respect for them to his children. He was an avid stock car racing fan and worked on professional race car driver Dick Glines’ team, building and maintaining race cars. He was a lifelong sugarmaker and carried on the tradition of making maple syrup for many years. He had an interest in firearms, coins, and other collectibles including his most memorable collection to all who knew him- stories. Wayne was a talented storyteller who never went down the same road twice. He had varied professions over the years including gravedigger, logger and heavy equipment operator, greenskeeper at the Wentworth resort, and ski industry groomer. He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, John E. Parker Jr. (Buster); his sister, Lea Pollard; his son, Joseph Parker; and ex-wives Rebecca Boothman and Anne Derosier. He leaves behind his siblings, Leslie Parker and Beverly Swett; his children, Sherry Parker and her husband Mark Waterman, Sara Parker, Jeffrey Parker and his wife, Maria Neal, and Jennifer Parker; his grandchildren, Gwen and Maeve Parker; and many nieces and nephews. Wayne is in the care of Furber Funeral Home and a family graveside service will be held at the Glen Cemetery on May 2nd at 10am, with a luncheon to follow at the Bartlett Fire Department at 11am.