Ross Parsons, 82, of Fair Haven, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Edward Parsons, and Dorothy Blanchard Russell. He was a self-employed carpenter at Parsons Construction. He is a past member of the Fair Haven Fire Dept. He loved NASCAR, the casino, spending time with his grandchildren, visiting the local coffee shops and his after dinner ice cream.

He is predeceased by his wife, Kathleen (2022), three brothers, Don Parsons, Ernie Parsons, and Glenn Parsons, son Ross Parsons Jr, and grand daughter Taylor Parsons.

Survived by his children, Kevin (Cheryl) Parsons of Fair Haven, and Angela Parsons (Ken) of Red Creek, sister, Irene (Dick) Harris, brother-in-law Pete Smith (Debbie), grandchildren, Shane (Yulia), Damian, Marina, Krista, Ken III, Kobi (Erin), Kaleb (Katie), Kelsie (Ethan), Katrina, and great grandchildren, Alex, Derrick, Emily, Mason, Carter, AmeliaMae, Brooklyn, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Monday, 1:00-3:00 with a memorial service at 3:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek, burial to follow at Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling. For those wishing to make contributions in Ross's name, may do so to the Fair Haven Fire Department, PO Box 334, Fair Haven, NY 13064.