Family ID #: 081 in the Catalog of American P-rr-tt Families

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Antoine Parrott
from Canada & his
descendants in the US

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    Photo left: Bea Arbour Parrott, player for the Racine Belles of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
    Photo right: Musician Jenny Parrott

  • This is a small family that moved from French Canada to the Northeast, ca 1850.

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    Updates & Corrections:
  • 20 Nov 2022: Christina M obit added (3 persons)
  • 14 Dec 2020: Etta Frances obit added
  • 18 Dec 2019: Bea Arbour obit added
  • 08 Dec 2018: Bea Arbour photo added
  • 10 Dec 2017: File established


  • 1. Elizette Brignier was born in Canada.

    Elizette married Antoine Parrott Sr. Antoine was born in French Canada.

    The child from this marriage was:

       2 M    i. Antoine Parrott was born in Feb 1826 in Canada and died on 2 Mar 1902 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 76.

    Second Generation (Children)


    2. Antoine Parrott (Elizette1) was born in Feb 1826 in Canada and died on 2 Mar 1902 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 76.

    Antoine married Rosella Parro. Rosella was born in 1830 in Canada and died on 17 Feb 1918 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 88.

    Children from this marriage were:

       3 F    i. Rosella Parrott was born in 1852 in New York.

       4 M    ii. Alexander Parrott was born in Jan 1856 in Essex Co., New York and died on 28 Feb 1936 in Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 80.

       5 M    iii. Cyril A. Parrott was born in 1858 in New York and died in 1928 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 70.

       6 F    iv. Sarah Parrott was born in 1858 in New York.

       7 M    v. Carl Vivian Parrott was born on 17 Mar 1893 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 30 Jun 1978 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 85.

       8 F    vi. Stella L. Parrott was born on 1 Sep 1895 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 11 Aug 1975 in Agawam, Hampden Co., Massachusetts at age 79.

    Third Generation (Grandchildren)


    3. Rosella Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1852 in New York.

    Rosella married William Lamar. William was born in Apr 1857 in Vermont.

    4. Alexander Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in Jan 1856 in Essex Co., New York and died on 28 Feb 1936 in Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 80.

    General Notes: Could this be the Charles A, widower, who appears in the 1910 census in the Lamar household (ie,, his sister and bro in law)?

    Alexander married Marie Delia Miller. Marie was born in Aug 1857 in New York.

    Children from this marriage were:

       9 F    i. Jennie Parrott was born in 1879 in New York.

       10 F    ii. Mary D. Parrott was born in Oct 1881 in Wisconsin.

       11 M    iii. Moses Alfred Parrott was born on 19 Mar 1884 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Jan 1964 in Massachusetts at age 79.

       12 M    iv. Robert Alexander Parrott was born on 1 Jan 1887 in Wisconsin.

       13 F    v. Parrott was born on 11 Oct 1888 in Wisconsin.

       14 M    vi. Walter Antone Parrott was born on 15 Jul 1892 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 18 Jul 1893 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 1.

    5. Cyril A. Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1858 in New York and died in 1928 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 70.

    General Notes: 1920 census indicates both his parents were Canadian. Is living with his sister, Rosella Lamar, and his son, Carl C.

    Cyril married Nancy Grant.

    The child from this marriage was:

       15 M    i. Carl C. Parrott was born on 17 Mar 1893 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Jun 1978 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 85.

    6. Sarah Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1858 in New York.

    7. Carl Vivian Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 17 Mar 1893 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 30 Jun 1978 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 85.

    General Notes: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&indiv=try&h=15940061

    Carl married Nellie Maybell Lancy. Nellie was born on 27 Jul 1895 in Athol, Worcester Co., Massachusetts and died in 1966 in Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts at age 71.

    The child from this marriage was:

       16 M    i. Carl Leonard Parrott was born on 27 May 1922 in Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Oct 2006 in Kitty Hawk, Dare Co., North Carolina at age 84.

    8. Stella L. Parrott (Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 1 Sep 1895 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 11 Aug 1975 in Agawam, Hampden Co., Massachusetts at age 79.

    Stella married Paul N. Caron. Paul was born on 16 Apr 1885 in Pain Court, Ontario, Canada and died in Jun 1965 in Massachusetts at age 80.

    Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)


    9. Jennie Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1879 in New York.

    10. Mary D. Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in Oct 1881 in Wisconsin.

    Mary married Peter McLean. Peter was born in 1888 in Massachusetts.

    11. Moses Alfred Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 19 Mar 1884 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Jan 1964 in Massachusetts at age 79.

    Moses married Josephina Johanson. Josephina was born in 1882 in Sweden and died on 28 Dec 1972 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 90.

    Children from this marriage were:

       17 F    i. Selma Delia Parrott was born on 11 Apr 1904 in Maryland and died on 6 Jun 1991 in Lowell Co., Massachusetts at age 87.

       18 F    ii. Edna M. Parrott was born on 22 Aug 1905 in Rhode Island and died on 8 Nov 1994 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 89.

       19 F    iii. Mary Josephine Parrott was born on 31 Jul 1907 in Auburn, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 6 Dec 2004 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 97.

       20 M    iv. Frederick Joseph Parrott Sr. was born in 1911 in Pawtucket, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 31 Jul 2000 in Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida at age 89.

       21 M    v. Warren Moses Parrott was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Dec 1975 in Massachusetts at age 60.

    12. Robert Alexander Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 1 Jan 1887 in Wisconsin.

    Robert married Sarah A. Cunningham. Sarah was born on 21 Nov 1890 in Rhode Island and died in Oct 1968 in Providence Co., Rhode Island at age 77.

    Children from this marriage were:

       22 F    i. Doris A. Parrott was born on 21 Feb 1911 in Rhode Island and died on 25 Sep 2004 in Rhode Island at age 93.

       23 M    ii. Robert A. Parrott Jr. was born on 15 Feb 1912 in Rhode Island and died in 1970 in Pawtucket, Providence Co., Rhode Island at age 58.

       24 F    iii. Louise Parrott was born in 1915 in Rhode Island.

       25 F    iv. Edythe V. Parrott Jones was born on 29 Jan 1916 in Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 31 Jul 2000 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 84.

    13. Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 11 Oct 1888 in Wisconsin.

    14. Walter Antone Parrott (Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 15 Jul 1892 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 18 Jul 1893 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 1.

    15. Carl C. Parrott (Cyril A.3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 17 Mar 1893 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Jun 1978 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 85.

    Carl married Mary Louise Leonard. Mary was born in 1895 in Massachusetts.

    Children from this marriage were:

       26 M    i. Carl Parrott was born in 1922 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.

       27 F    ii. Constance Louise Parrott was born in 1924 in Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 2 Mar 2017 in Boscawen, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire at age 93.

       28 M    iii. Donald M. Parrott was born on 29 Dec 1926 and died on 13 Jan 2010 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 83.

    16. Carl Leonard Parrott (Carl Vivian3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 27 May 1922 in Dighton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 5 Oct 2006 in Kitty Hawk, Dare Co., North Carolina at age 84.

    General Notes: KITTY HAWK - Cmdr. Carl Leonard Parrott, U.S. Coast Guard retired, passed away Oct. 5, 2006, at Albemarle Hospital. Cmdr. Parrott was born May 27, 1922, in Somerset, Mass., to the late Carl Vivian and the late Mary Louise Parrott.

    He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Etta Frances Hooper Parrott of the home; his daughters, Carletta Parrott Green of Kitty Hawk and Nancy Parrott Blount and husband John of Spring Hill, Tenn.; sons, Carl Leonard Parrott Jr. and wife Molly of Cincinnati, Carl Elroy Parrott of High Point, N.C., and Leonard Francis Parrott of Trinity, N.C.; sisters, Constance Benedict of Concord, N.H., and Dorothy Perry and husband Oliver of Somerset, Mass.; brother, Donald Perry and wife Beatrice of Somerset; and 10 grandchildren.

    He graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., in 1943. His first assignment was with the Coast Guard Landing Craft Flotilla Four at Bizerte, Tunisia. From there he participated in the invasions of Sicily and Salerno, Italy. In early 1944, the flotilla moved to the south coast of England and landed troops on D-Day, June 6, 1944, at Normandy Utah Beach. Then it continued to ferry troops and supplies to the front until land based supply lines were opened.

    He graduated from flight training at Pensacola, Fla., in 1947 and helicopter school in 1952. He served on search and rescue operations on the East and West Coast and in Alaska, including two years on International Ice Patrol in Argentia, Newfoundland. Cmdr. Parrott served as commanding officer on an ocean station vessel positioned at the midpoint of the San Francisco to Honolulu air route to assist any airliner with an emergency far from land.

    After retirement from the U.S. Coast Guard, he worked for ITT until 1980 and after retirement from ITT, he moved to Kitty Hawk. He considered that decision the smartest one he ever made. He served as a town councilman of Kitty Hawk for 11 years, as a chairman of the Dare County Democratic Party for three years and on many appointed commissions and committees.

    He was a member of the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, The American Legion Post 26, Manteo, N.C., and helped start the Outer Banks Chapter of the Retired Officers Association.

    A memorial service will be conducted at Twiford's Colony Chapel, Manteo, Monday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Spottswood Graves and the Rev. Robert Pitsch officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, North Carolina (NKFNC), 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210.

    Visit www.twifordfh.comto sign the online register.

    The Virginian-Pilot, October 6, 2006, p B7


    Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)


    17. Selma Delia Parrott (Moses Alfred4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 11 Apr 1904 in Maryland and died on 6 Jun 1991 in Lowell Co., Massachusetts at age 87.

    Selma married Raymond Rene Beaudry. Raymond was born on 9 Feb 1899 and died in Jan 1967 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 67.

    18. Edna M. Parrott (Moses Alfred4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 22 Aug 1905 in Rhode Island and died on 8 Nov 1994 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 89.

    Edna married Wilbur F. Wilder. Wilbur was born on 26 Jul 1904 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts and died on 13 Aug 1985 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 81.

    19. Mary Josephine Parrott (Moses Alfred4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 31 Jul 1907 in Auburn, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 6 Dec 2004 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 97.

    General Notes: WORCESTER Mary J. (Parrott) Smith, 97, formerly of Summerhill Ave., Worcester, died Monday in Auburn Lifecare Center. Her husband of many years Ralph D. Smith Sr. died in 1985.

    She leaves a son, Ralph D. Smith Jr. of Paxton, 2 daughters, Carol J. Wilder of Amherst and Joyce M. Messier of Worcester, 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters predeceased her. Mary was born in Auburn, R.I. daughter of Frederick (sic) M. and Josephine (Johanson) Parrott and had resided in Worcester since 1915. She was a graduate of David Fanning High School. Mary's life revolved around her family and friends. She was an avid Red Sox fan and loved working with ceramics. She also loved to sing. Mrs. Smith had been a member of Bethany Congregational Church and the Harmony Circle of the church.

    Funeral Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday in Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. before the service. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery, W. Boylston. Contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Life Care of Auburn Activity Fund, 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, Mass. 01501.

    Worcester Telegram & Gazette, December 8, 2004, p B6

    Mary married Ralph D. Smith Sr. Ralph was born on 25 Sep 1908 in Massachusetts and died on 21 Jun 1985 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 76.

    20. Frederick Joseph Parrott Sr. (Moses Alfred4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1911 in Pawtucket, Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 31 Jul 2000 in Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida at age 89.

    General Notes: Frederick J. Parrott Sr., 89, of Lady Lake, Fla., a former longtime resident of Drexel Hill, Upper Darby, died July 31 in Florida.

    Born in Pawtucket, R.I., he was reared in Worcester, Mass. He lived in Drexel Hill before moving to Florida in 1987.

    Mr. Parrott was in national sales management, associated with several companies in the health and beauty care industry, including Warren Corp. and Cheesebrough-Ponds. In 1969 he formed Parrott Sales Agency with his son, covering the New England area.

    He was a former member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church. He was a charter member of St. Timothy's Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 10034.

    Mr. Parrott was the son of the late Alfred M. and Josephine Johansson Parrott. He was the widower of Hazel B. Quilliam Parrott and the brother of the late Selma Beaudry, Edna Wilder and Warren Parrott.

    Survivors: Wife, Agatha K. La Bombard-Boucher Parrott son, Frederick J. Parrott Jr. of Attleboro, Mass. daughter, Eleanor L. Lappin of Crum Lynn, Ridley Township sister, Mary Smith of Auburn, Mass. one stepson two stepgrandchildren six grandchildren nine great-grandchildren

    Mass: 8:30 a.m. today at St. Timothy Church, Lady Lake, Fla.

    Visitation: Was held 6-8 last night at the Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, Fla.

    Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple.

    Contributions: Friends of St. Jude, St. Timothy Church, Lady Lake, Fla., or Hospice of Lake, Sumter County, Fla.

    Arrangements: Toppitzer Funeral Home.

    Delaware County Daily Times, Thursday, August 3, 2000

    Frederick married Hazel B. Quilliam. Hazel was born in 1910 in Massachusetts and died on 16 Sep 1964 in New Haven, New Haven Co., Connecticut at age 54.

    General Notes: Mrs. Hazel Parrott, 54, wife of Frederick J. Parrott of 3200 Township Line, Drexel Hill, formerly of 740 Turner Ave. Drexel Hill and Fairfield, Conn., died Wednesday in the Grace New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Conn.

    In addition to her husband she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lappin of Woodlyn; a son Frederick J. Jr. of Drexel Hill and two grandchildren.

    High requiem mass will be sang at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Andrews Church, School Lane and Fox Ave., Drexel Hill. Burial will be in SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Broomal.

    Delaware County Daily Times, 18 Sep 1964, p 4

    Frederick next married Agatha K. La Bombard-Boucher. Agatha was born on 1 Oct 1915 and died on 26 Jan 2008 in Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida at age 92.

    21. Warren Moses Parrott (Moses Alfred4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 4 Aug 1915 in Taunton, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died in Dec 1975 in Massachusetts at age 60.

    Warren married Jadwiga Lucy Veronica Harackiewicz. Jadwiga was born on 6 Feb 1915 in Massachusetts and died on 23 Mar 1988 in Worcester Co., Massachusetts at age 73.

    22. Doris A. Parrott (Robert Alexander4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 21 Feb 1911 in Rhode Island and died on 25 Sep 2004 in Rhode Island at age 93.

    General Notes: DAVID, Doris A. (Parrott) September 25, 2004. Wife of the late Walter David. Beloved mother of Lorraine M. O'Connell, Ronald and Walter David. Residence: formerly of Coventry. Funeral from the HENAULT-GALLOGLY Funeral Home, 5 Eddy Street, West Warwick, Wednesday at 8 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in SS. John & Paul Church, South Main Street, Coventry at 9 a.m. Visiting hours Tuesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society, 222 Richmond Street, Providence, RI 02903 in her memory would be appreciated.

    Providence Journal, September 27, 2004

    Doris married Walter David. Walter was born on 20 Jun 1905 in Rhode Island and died on 25 Jan 1970 in Rhode Island at age 64.

    23. Robert A. Parrott Jr. (Robert Alexander4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 15 Feb 1912 in Rhode Island and died in 1970 in Pawtucket, Providence Co., Rhode Island at age 58.

    Robert married Zelia Mary Soares. Zelia was born on 1 Feb 1914 in Hanford, Kings Co., California and died on 22 Apr 2003 in Pawtucket, Providence Co., Rhode Island at age 89.

    General Notes: William A. Parrott of Lincoln lost his mother, Zelia M. (Soares) Parrott, 89, of North Providence on April 22.

    The Valley Breeze, May 1, 200

    24. Louise Parrott (Robert Alexander4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1915 in Rhode Island.

    25. Edythe V. Parrott Jones (Robert Alexander4, Alexander3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 29 Jan 1916 in Providence Co., Rhode Island and died on 31 Jul 2000 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 84.

    Edythe married Clayton Jones. Clayton was born on 6 Aug 1909 in Massachusetts and died in Aug 1981 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona at age 72.

    26. Carl Parrott (Carl C.4, Cyril A.3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1922 in Somerset, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.

    27. Constance Louise Parrott (Carl C.4, Cyril A.3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born in 1924 in Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 2 Mar 2017 in Boscawen, Merrimack Co., New Hampshire at age 93.

    General Notes: BOSCAWEN, N.H. - Constance Louise (Parrott) Benedict, 94, of Boscawen, New Hampshire, formerly a fifty-three year resident of Somerset, Massachusetts passed away at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen, New Hampshire on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

    She was the wife of the late Joseph R. Benedict. Louise was born in North Dighton, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Carl & Mary Louise (Leonard) Parrott. She was a Graduate of Somerset High School class of 1941 and then attended Thibodeau Business School in Fall River. Mrs.

    Benedict worked as an office clerk at H.P. Hood & Sons, Ice Cream Division and then as a Chief Civil Service Clerk in the Job Planning, Progress, and Costs Section of the Maintenance Office, Newport Naval Torpedo Station, Newport, Rhode Island from 1942-1944.

    Constance was a Part-Time Personal News Reporter for "The Somerset Spectator", Somerset during the 1950's.

    Besides being devoted to her husband and sons, her interests included quilting, braiding rugs, collecting lighthouses, reading biographies, crossword puzzles, and the Boston Red Sox.

    Survivors are three sons - Joseph R. Benedict and his wife Jane of Onset, MA; James Benedict and his wife Lynn of Concord, NH; and Matthew F.

    Benedict and his wife Cynthia of SouthBend, IN; a sister: Dorothy Perry of Somerset; nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Robert J. Benedict and sister of the late Carl and Donald Parrott.

    Her Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 9am from the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton Street, Somerset, followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10am in Saint Patrick Church, 306 South Street, Somerset.

    Relatives and friends are invited to attend, burial to follow in Saint Patrick Cemetery Somerset.

    To light a candle, sign guest book, facility or church directions go to www.hathawayfunerals.com or call 508 672-3572.

    Memorial donations in her memory can be made to Meals on Wheels, 2 Industrial Park Drive, Concord, NH 33301.

    Calling Hours will be held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 2-5pm in the funeral home.

    The Herald News, March 3, 2017, p A2

    Constance married Joseph R. Benedict. Joseph was born on 20 Jul 1921 and died on 31 May 2005 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 83.

    28. Donald M. Parrott (Carl C.4, Cyril A.3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 29 Dec 1926 and died on 13 Jan 2010 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 83.

    General Notes: SOMERSET - Donald M. Parrott, 83, of Elm Street, Somerset, died Wednesday, January 13, 2010, at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River. A nearly lifelong resident of the Town of Somerset, Mr. Parrott was the husband of Beatrice (Arbour) Parrott.

    A U.S. Navy veteran, serving during WWII as a Seaman Second Class, Mr. Parrott was a supervisor in the Loan Department of the Somerset Credit Union for many years. He was a parishioner of St. Louis DeFrance Church. In his retirement he enjoyed flower gardening.

    Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Michael Parrott of Spokane, Washington, Donald Parrott of Bethany, Connecticut, and William Parrott of Somerset; and two sisters, Constance Benedict of Concord, New Hampshire, and Dorothy Perry of Somerset. He was the grandfather of seven; the great-grandfather of three; and the uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Susan Branco and the brother of the late Carl Parrott.

    Funeral Information

    His funeral will be held Saturday, January 23, 2010, at 8:30am from THE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY HOME FOR FUNERALS, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset, MA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Louis DeFrance Church, 56 Buffington St., Swansea, with burial to follow in Nathan Slade Cemetery in Somerset. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be from 8:30 am - 9:30am Saturday prior to the funeral Mass. To LIGHT A CANDLE, SIGN THE MEMORIAL REGISTER, consult THE GRIEF LIBRARY, or obtain FACILITY DIRECTIONS, please log on to www.hathawayfunerals.com., or telephone 508/672-3572.

    Donations Information
    In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.

    http://www.hathawayfunerals.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/968507

    Donald married Beatrice M. Arbour. Beatrice was born on 2 Dec 1920 in Gaspé, Quebec and died on 10 Jun 2019 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 98.

    General Notes: From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatrice_Arbour

    "Beatrice Arbour [Parrott] (born December 2, 1920) is a former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player. Listed a 5' 6", 128 lb., she batted and threw right handed.

    Born in Somerset, Massachusetts, Arbour attended Somerset High School when there were no sports for girls. By then, she had some experience with the American Legion Baseball boys' team in her hometown. In 1937, a group of girls, including Arbour, went before the Student Council and requested a girls' basketball league be formed. As a result, the first girls league was started with 50 of them participating on five intramural teams. She then was recognized as the Most Athletic female of the Class of 1938.

    In addition to her athletics accomplishments at school, Arbour played for the St. Patrick's Parish softball team, which competed against teams from as far away as New York.

    In 1947, she joined the AAGPBL as a shortstop for the Racine Belles, one of the teams depicted in the 1992 film A League of Their Own. While playing for Racine, Arbour had a number of different jobs during the off-season to pay her bills, including an internship in an apple orchard.

    After baseball, Arbour married with Donald M. Parrott and they raised three boys, Michael, Donald and William, and a girl, Susan. Arbour also drove a school bus during 19 years. In her retirement, she enjoyed flower gardening along with her spouse. She was widowed in 2010.

    Arbour is part of the AAGPBL permanent display at the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York opened in 1988, which is dedicated to the entire league rather than any individual figure.

    In 2011, Bea Arbour gained induction into the Somerset High School Athletic Hall of Fame. A year later, her granddaughter Jenny Parrott honored her by publishing a book about her life entitled Famed Girl Athlete Now a Milkman: the Biography of Beatrice Arbour Parrott."

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    Beatrice (Arbour) Parrott, a professional baseball player from the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10 2019, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Beatrice was well known and loved by many for her warm spirit, big heart and quick wit. She was 98. Beatrice was born in Gaspe, Quebec, on December 2, 1920 the daughter of the late Clovis and Zelia (Roy) Arbour. She emigrated to Somerset as a child and was iconic in the development of local sports teams for girls. In 1947, Bea went on to play for the Racine Bells in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League. Her crowning sports moment came when she and all other women under contract were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. In 1952 she married Donald Parrott. They then built their home in Somerset and had 4 children. Bea was the first local female milkman, and she drove a school bus for Somerset Public Schools. Beatrice had a green thumb and an abiding love of nature that she passed on to many of her relations. She is predeceased by her husband Donald, daughter Susan Parrott Branco, and her siblings Roland, Concorde and Louis. Beatrice is survived by her sons Mike Parrott, Don Parrott, and Bill Parrott and myriad grandchildren and great grandchildren who are grateful to have loved her and to have been guided by her good-humored example. In accordance with her wishes she will be cremated and a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:00AM in St. Louis deFrance Church, Swansea followed by interment in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30AM in the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals, 900 Buffinton St., Somerset. For memorial register or facility directions go to, www.hathawayfunerals.com. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in Beas name to the American Cancer Society or to the Women's Sports Foundation.

    The Herald News, June 19, 2019


    The child from this marriage was:

       29 F    i. Susan B. Parrott Branco was born on 5 Mar 1953 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Dec 1986 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 33.

    Sixth Generation (3rd Great-Grandchildren)


    29. Susan B. Parrott Branco (Donald M.5, Carl C.4, Cyril A.3, Antoine2, Elizette1) was born on 5 Mar 1953 in Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts and died on 1 Dec 1986 in Westport, Bristol Co., Massachusetts at age 33.

    General Notes: Susan B. Branco, 33, of 77 Sunset Ave., Westport, died Monday at St. Anne's Hospital.

    Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of Donald M. and Beatrice M. (Arbour) Parrott.

    Besides her parents she leaves three brothers, Michael Parrott of Colorado, Donald Parrott of New Haven, Conn., and William Parrott of Somerset.

    The funeral will be private. Private funeral services are being held by the Hathaway Community Home for Funerals.

    Providence Journal, December 3, 1986
    NORTH-WEST edition, p C-03

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