Robert Allen Parker passed away on November 17, 2017 at Liberty Commons. Bob was born on June 18, 1926, and raised in Newton Lower Falls, the son of Sheila Turner and Edward Allen Parker. He attended Newton Schools and Babson College. Following graduation he was employed by the Carter Clothing Company of Newton, where he worked as the Director of Purchasing until he retired after over 30 years. Bob retired to Chatham where he enjoyed boating. When he learned to sail, he named his first leaky boat “Keep Bailing”, a name he kept on all of his subsequent boats. He was passionate about the Patriots, Red Sox, Bruins, and mystery novels. He will be dearly missed. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Polly. A private burial will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. For online condolences, please visit www.nickersonfunerals.com