Melissa "Missy" Jean Parker (Rockwell), of Framingham MA passed October 17, 2024 due to a battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her brother James Rockwell, father Willis Rockwell, mother Patricia Rockwell and sister Dawn Nascimento. Melissa is survived by her beloved husband Antoine Parker of 35 years, her daughters Shawna Parker and Sharina Parker, her granddaughter Gemma Mulcahy, sister Beverly Vaughn and her husband Paul Vaughn.

Melissa was born in Framingham MA, and grew up in Wellesley MA where she graduated from Wellesley High School and then soon after met the love of her life. Melissa will be remembered for her overwhelming adoration of her granddaughter; her love of gardening, drawing and painting; her tenured dedication to her job at Beth Israel Lahey Health Primary Care; her fascination with Harley Davidson; and her love of music.

Arrangement will be at Henry Burke and Sons at 56 Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 Wednesday October 23, 2024 from 3pm-6pm.
Repass will be held at the Italo-American Educational Club at 75 Pleasant St, Wellesley, MA 02482 at 7pm.

In lieu of flowers, plants may be sent, or donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org