PARSONS, George Armstrong

Passed away peacefully on 2 June 2023, aged 94 years. Much loved husband of Dawn. Loving father of Jennifer, Alan, Kathryn and Carey. Grandfather of Niamh, Carey, Kevin, Laura, Jeremy, Nicola, Daniel, Jack, Michael and Adele. George was an inspirational doctor. An eye specialist who devoted his working life to the betterment of the lives of people in Kenya and Papua New Guinea, bringing the gift of sight to many hundreds over his long career. George served also in the Royal Australian Navy for a period of time, rising to the rank of Fleet Medical Officer, Surgeon Commander Parsons in 1968 and serving at HMAS Creswell, Jervis Bay and aboard the RAN Flagship, HMAS Melbourne. In keeping with his wishes, George has donated his body to science. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fred Hollows Foundation would be deeply appreciated.