Eileen Stott Parker
Eileen Stott (Parker) passed away on December 4, 2024 at Elizabethtown hospital, with her loving husband by her side.
Eileen was born on October 24, 1923 in Sprout Brook, N.Y. to parents James Maddison and Annie (Skellett) Maddison. She attended various schools as her father was a minister during the Depression Era years and they moved often.
In 1941, Eileen graduated from Hudson High School and then graduated from Columbia Memorial Nursing School in 1944.
She was a proud Veteran of WWII, serving as an Ensign in the U. S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. During that time she was stationed in Fort Eustis, VA and after the war, she continued her service in the U.S. Navy Reserves until the 1950s. After the Navy Reserves, she began her civilian nursing career at Mercy General Hospital in Tupper Lake, where she later became Director of Nursing.
Eileen also was a nurse at the New York State at Sunmount Developmental Center .
Eileen is survived by her husband, Bradford Parker; her four children, Bruce Brown (Judy) of Gansevoort, NY, Pamela Stott of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Barbara Lovelace (Keith) of Sunbury, N.C. and Mary Jane Schaffer (Angie) of Tupper Lake.
She was blessed with eight grandchildren: Bruce Brown (Suki), Joel Brown (Monica), Marc Brown, Ellie Brown, Timothy Bishop, Jerod, John (Chelsea) and Sarajane Schaffer. She is also survived through eleven great-grandchildren.
Eileen had many nieces, nephews and in-laws and their families that were very important to her and shared many stories of her life and wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. The family cannot go without mentioning all the special friends she made throughout her life and the happiness and memories they brought to her each day.
She was predeceased by her sister, Mary Armstrong and her brothers, James and Charles.
To honor Eileen's memory, please consider making a donation in her name to the Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, 169 Main St, Tupper Lake, NY 12986. A Spring burial at St. Alphonsus Cemetery will take place next May 2025 at the convenience of the family.
Condolence may be made online at www.fraryfuneralhomes.com.