Stephen Thaddeus Parker

Mr. Stephen T. Parker, 51, of Natick MA and formerly of Milford MA died Wednesday (December 3, 2025) at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston MA after an illness.

Stephen was born in Framingham MA, the son of Stephen F. Parker of Milford MA and the late Deborah A. (Dabrowski) Parker. He attended Milford public schools, graduating from Milford High School, Class of 1992. He went to receive his bachelor’s degree from the University of Hartford in CT in 1996.

Stephen was first employed as a young man working as the manager of the Carrabba’s Restaurant located in San Antonio TX and the later at their restaurant located in Peabody MA. He then continued working in the food & beverage industry for several years, working for various other companies. These last few years he had been employed at ECOLAB, as a regional manager working in their global sustainability for New England, retiring this past summer.

Stephen was an avid sports fan of all the New England professional sports teams. He also loved listening to country music and attending live concerts. He also loved going to Cape Cod and spending time at the beach. But his favorite past time was attending the sporting events of his two children and his niece & nephew.

Along with his father, Stephen F. Parker of Milford MA, he is survived by his 2 children: Lilly M. Parker & Jax S. Parker of Topsfield MA; his sister: Kelley C. Parker-Hunt and her husband Matthew Hunt of Littleton MA; his nephew: Thaddeus “Tedi” Hunt of Littleton MA; his niece: Grace Hunt of Littleton MA; his aunt: Catherine “Kitty” Dabrowski and her partner Daniel Altieri of Salem MA; and his partner: Heather Herring of Natick MA and her two children: Brenna Herring & Connor Herring.

In accordance with his wishes cremation will take place. A Celebration of his Life will be held by the family on a DAY & TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, Milford MA.

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