Exeter, NH – On February 21, 2020 Bradley G. Parrish “Stretch” “Tiger” “Junior” passed away quietly surrounded by loving family, after a brave battle with cancer. He is the son of Harold “Tiger” and Jean (Wright) Parrish.
He is survived by his loving wife Charlotte Parrish and three step daughters; Kellie – Dawn & Jessica of Arizona, three brothers: David, Jeffrey and Peter, loving sisters, Bonnie, Lee, Robin, Cherie and the Late Candy Burkus. He has a very large and loving extended family.
He was a lifelong commercial fisherman and lobsterman out of Fisherman’s Beach in Swampscott, MA. He loved to restore old cars and race at New England Drag Way. He retired from Olive Garden as a prep cook.
“As I sit in heaven and watch you-everyday, I try to let you know with signs I never went away.
I hear you when you’re laughing and watch you as you sleep.
I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep.
I see you wish the days away begging to have me home.
So I try to send you signs so you know you are not alone.
Don’t feel guilty that you have life that was denied me.
Heaven is truly beautiful just you wait and see.
So live your life, laugh again enjoy yourself, be free.
Then I know with every breath you take; you’ll be taking one for me.”
Ellen Harris says
Charlotte and family,
I am sad to hear of Brad’s passing. For short time I knew him, I looked forward to seeing him and you daily. I will never forget either of you. My thoughts and prayer are with you and Brad.
Jonathan Carey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Charlotte, hes up there with your dad and mine living it up I’m sure. May God grant him peace and rest.
charles f kallelis jr says
Thoughts and prayers to Charlotte and family during your grieving, sincere condolences.
George Perakis says
Charlotte and family I am so very sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal!
Renee Adkins says
My Dear friend Charlotte and Family,
I so sorry about the passing of Brad. What Beautiful memories the two of you have made together.
I’ll always remember Brad with a big smile and a great sense of humor, always great with a story.
I’m here for you now and always.
Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
Love,
Renee
Holly Parrish Johns Shorten says
Uncle Brad,
May you RIP Uncle Brad! I will always remember being down Fisherman’s Beach with all the relatives and the nephews learning how to fish by you…the boat rides, boat house, and boats the nieces getting suntans on the boats sitting in front on the boat in the water…the memories…my mother loved you dearly and the rest of the family too…gone too soon!
Love Niece Holly