David Michael Parker

David Michael Parker, 42, of Attleboro, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Elizabeth J. (Pickard) Parker to whom he was married on December 4, 1999 in Rye, New York. Born in Concord, Massachusetts on October 5, 1972, he was a son of William H. Parker of Hudson and Rebecca J. (Johnson) Thorpe of North Attleboro. He was a 1990 graduate of Assabet Valley Technical High School in Marlboro. He was a resident of the City of Attleboro since 2002 having moved to the community from Hudson. Mr. Parker was employed by Cybex International in Medway as the Customer Service Manager for the past 16 years. He was a coach for Attleboro Youth Soccer for the past six years, was a devoted sports fan of all New England teams and greatly treasured his time spent woodworking. In addition to his wife and parents, he leaves two children: Riley J. Parker, age 10, of Attleboro and Morgan E. Parker, age 9, of Attleboro; two brothers: Christopher Parker of North Attleboro and Mark Parker of Northborough; his stepmother: Linda (Palumbo) Parker of Hudson; a stepsister: Nicole Monopoli of Hudson; four nieces, extended family members and countless friends. He will be remembered as a dedicated husband and father to his two young children. His family and friends were of the utmost importance to him and he enjoyed a loving relationship with his wife's family. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation with on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home - the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right, mile on the left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. For those in need of a ride to visitation simply call the funeral home directly at 508-695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis transportation. Funeral service and burial will be private. Children's room is available during the visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Compassionate Care Hospice, 174 Dean Street - Suite B, Taunton, MA 02780. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200