Lt Col Ronald Parsons

December 16, 1946 — July 8, 2024

Ronald Parsons, 77, a retired Lt. Col., US Army, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his home in Middleboro. He was the husband of 44 years to Darlene (Thompson) Parsons. Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Chelsea, Dorchester and Stoughton and was a graduate of Stoughton High School, Class of 1965. He later graduated from UMass Boston with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and was a certified psychiatric nurse. Ron led the life of service, and it was never as evident as with his service to his country. He was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force, serving in Vietnam. He served most of career as a member of the US Army and the Army Reserves for many years. While in the Reserves, he was activated for several humanitarian missions, notably in El Salvador and Haiti. While activated, he also served in Iraq for over 2 years and was the Manager of the Mental Health Clinic in Baghdad during that time. Back at home, Ron worked for the VA Hospitals in Brockton and West Roxbury for many years and retired as a Transitional Case Manager at the VA in Brockton, assisting Veterans returning to civilian life, retiring in 2010. In 2012, he was the recipient of a double lung transplant at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and was appreciative of the care and professionalism extended to him during his transplant and his recovery at BWH.

Ron and his wife Darlene loved to travel and spent the past years traveling the world, taking cruises and making many new friends. Ron also enjoyed golfing, particularly at Pine Oaks in Easton. Above all, he loved being surrounded by his beloved family and his friends. He was loved by all who met him with his contagious smile, sense of humor and his generous, kind heart.

In addition to his wife, Ron is survived by his two daughters, Heather M. Parsons and her partner John Vento of Medway and Ashley L. Correia and her husband Eddie of Berkley. He was the brother of Thomas, William and James Parsons, all of AZ, George Parsons of Bridgewater, Susan Parsons Worden of Lakeville, and the late Marie Brown and Robert Parsons. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.