351 www.on.legion.ca ONTARIO COMMAND PARKIN, Muriel Agnes Muriel was born in Toronto, Ontario on October 3, 1924 to Lucy (Large) and James Parkin. Muriel served in Canada with the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in World War II from August 21, 1942 to May 23, 1944. She went onto marry and have three daughters with Chuck Williams. In 1960, she moved to Calgary and married her second husband, Morris Coutu, adding one son and another daughter to her family. They settled in Strathmore, Alberta in 1962 where she became a member of Legion Branch 10 and was for 21 years. At The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 10, Muriel was employed selling Nevada tickets and was affectionately referred to as the “Nevada Lady”. Muriel proudly received her Legion 20-year pin in 2003. On September 25, 2004 Muriel passed away in her sleep and now rests peacefully in the Field of Honour at the Strathmore Cemetery. PARLIAMENT, Donald Edward “Ted” Donald was born on September 18, 1918 in Township of Brock, County of Durham, Ontario. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an Airplane Mechanic from 1941 to 1946 during World War II. He attended Galt Air Craft School and then on to St. Thomas Air Frame Mechanic School where he received the Gold Medal for top honours. Ted left by ship for Grenoch, Scotland on June 17, 1944 serving in England until his arrival back into Halifax harbour on New Year’s Eve 1945. Ted returned home to continue farming near Cannington, Ontario. He married Beatrice Sheehey on September 19, 1959 and together they took over the family farm and continued their farming operation until 1987 when they retired and moved into Beaverton. Ted and Beatrice eventually moved into Lakeview Manor where they lived until Ted’s death at age 87 on January 31, 2006. PARKIN, Rosetta Catherine “Rose” “Rosie” Rose (or Rosie) was born on June 29, 1922 to Lucy (Large) and James Parkin in Toronto, Ontario. Early on, she became affectionately known as Toots. Toots joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corp in Toronto whereupon her new army mates endowed her with a new moniker, Parkie. Parkie’s commitment to the army, including her superior office skills, earned her rank of sergeant. Shortly after World War II ended she moved west to Calgary after her discharge. There, she began her new career at the Alberta Hail Insurance Board where she was employed until her death in 1968. Parkie was married twice, first to Ernest McPherson and later to Don McKay. Although Parkie had no children, she enjoyed her numerous relatives as well as many friends in many places.
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