Chicago - Gerald Keith Parker of Harrison, Maine, died March 24, 2026 in a Chicago Hospital. He was born in Gloucester,Massachusetts on December 19, 1946 to Sydney Parker, M.D. and Zelda Rosen Parker.

Jerry graduated from Gloucester High School in 1964, where he was active in ROTC and the band. He graduated from Boston University with a BS and earned his JD at Suffolk University. Jerry served as Vice President of Purchasing at Sweetheart Plastics, Wilmington, Massachusetts and founded Artisan plastics, Concord, New Hampshire. As an attorney he represented many businesses, hospitlas, physicans and other medical personnel.

Jerry is survived by his wife Nancy Newcomb Parker, daughter Evin Parker, niece Sheryl Parker, nephews David, Josh and Ben Parker. He was predeceased in death by his parents and brothers Eliot and Arnold.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11am at Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton, Maine. A small reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.