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Myola PARKER Obituary

Passed away at home on Saturday, 22nd November 2025. Aged 87 years. Devoted wife of Ken (William) Parker for 62 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Lori Parker, Colin and Angela Parker, Debra and Brian Sowry. Loving Granny of Scott, Sarah, Jarrod, Talia, Adam, Jessica and Gemma. Sister of Mervyn and Elizabeth Sills, and the late MaryRose Sills. A service to celebrate the life of Myola will be held in All Saints Anglican Church, cnr of Broadway and Hohaia St, Matamata, at 11.00am, Tuesday, 2nd December 2025. Followed by a private cremation. Livestream link available at watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz (under funeral recordings), All communications c/- the Parker family to 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.


Published by Waikato Times on Nov. 26, 2025.

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fay grey (nee fay donovan)

December 29, 2025

to ken and family.
our condolenceson such a sad loss to you all.
myola and ken were wonderfull friends to mm wife fay over a number of years.from fay and doug grey.

Rebecca Milligan

December 1, 2025

What an absolute icon of Matamata you are Mrs P! You will be remembered fondly by so many who grew up with you as their teacher. May you rest in everlasting peace. Sending deepest condolences to all of the Parker family.

Linda, Doug & Dayle Sinclair

December 1, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Ken and family at the loss of Myola. A great teacher and friend to so many. She will be greatly missed

Tracey

November 28, 2025

So many memories of an amazing teacher to not only myself but my son also.. RIP Mrs P... never forgotten xx

Brian Watts

November 28, 2025

Such a sad loss. You were such a good friend you will always be in my thoughts. I was so lucky to have met you and Ken.

Cushla Smart

November 27, 2025

Miss P. My favourite teacher! So many memories of this wonderful lady whom I still think so fondly of 40+ years later.

I hope you knew the lasting impact you had on so many! May you rest in peace!

Kate Howden

November 26, 2025

" If I had a flower for every time I thought of you...I could walk through my garden forever. " .... Not even Tennyson can capture the grief we feel in losing you. Mrs Parker, a beautiful friend and inspirational teacher. I absolutely adored you. My deepest condolences to your dear family. Katie H

Noelene and Mike Bagley

November 26, 2025

To Myola´s family and friends, our condolences and prayers go to you all, a great age life well lived but so suddenly. Myola will be remembered by so many generations from teaching and all she did and was involved with.
Cherish all your treasured memories. Our families thoughts are with you all. Noelene and Michael Bagley Donna Holmes Tania who we heard Mrs P and Bowlsie from frequently and Katrina Clements
God bless you all

Wendy, Matt, Brad and Rach H

November 26, 2025

Mrs P, what a ledgend. Known and loved by so many. A beautiful heart so full of love for all. Teacher extraordinaire. You leave fond memories for so many in our community. To your family I extend our love and gratitude for sharing her with the community for so many years, also deep sadness at your loss.

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