Edward Furbush Parlin, 92, passed away peacefully April 3, 2026 at his home in Jefferson with his son at his side.
Edward was born on Jan. 21, 1934 in Jefferson, the son of John Sr. and Laura (Sprague) Parlin.
He attended Erskine Academy High School. He married Norma on Oct. 17, 1959 and had three children. He worked in the woods for Bud Cooley, at Bath Iron Works, and retired from Maine Department of Transportation with over 30 years as a highway foreman. Over the years he enjoyed pulling his cattle at all the Maine fairs, listening to country music, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events.
Edward was predeceased by his parents; his beloved wife, Norma, of 59 years; his brothers, Wilbur, Erwin, Lawrence, Preston, Maurice, Raymond, John Jr., Willard, and Wendell; and his sisters, Glennis, Phyllis, Leola, and Mildred.
Edward is survived by his son, Edward A. Parlin and wife, Rose, of South Jefferson; son, Richard A. Parlin Sr., of Jefferson; daughter, Shelly (Parlin) Brann, of Windsor; sister, Hester (Parlin) Merrifield and husband, Lyman “Boomie,” of Jefferson; five grandchildren, Richard A. Parlin Jr., of Jefferson, Ryan Parlin and wife, Nicole, of Alna, Erica (Parlin) Ontiveros and husband, Rafael, of Windsor, Nicole Brann, of Rumford, Mark Brann Jr.; great-grandchildren, Sophia, Luke, Wyatt, Christopher, Jasmine, and Tanner; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Shepard Cemetery, on North Mountain Road in Jefferson.
Arrangements and guidance are in the care of Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner, ME 04345.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, staplesfuneralhome.com.
