Ronald E. Parker ’54

Ronald Parker died Jan. 14, 2007, at home and surrounded by his family.

A graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, Ron majored in chemistry, was a member of Quadrangle Club, and was active in a variety of sports. He subsequently graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Mass., for many years. He was an early advocate of natural childbirth in a safe medical environment in Massachusetts.

In addition to his wife of 50 years, Jane, he is survived by his four children, Janet, Lynne, John, and Leslie; and eight grandchildren. The class extends its sympathy to his family.

Memorials may be addressed to Brightest Horizon Child Development Center, 10320 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908.