Elaine "Gussie" Lucille Gustafson Parker, 87, passed away 10/04/2011 at Royal Palm Health Care, Vero Beach, Florida. Gussie was born in Barre, Vermont on October 11, 1923, and was the daughter of Aaron and Antoinette Gustafson. She was predeceased by her older sisters Daisy and Shirley as well as her husband Harry Chandler Parker. She spent her early years in Barre and after her marriage to Harry on May 20, 1944, lived in Johnson, Vermont. Her retirement years were spent in Highgate Springs, Vermont and Sebastian, Florida.

She is survived by her children, Deborah Crossman and her husband Robert, of Vero Beach, Florida, H. Chandler Parker and his wife Madonna, of Hyde Park, Vermont, Eric Parker and Lynda Blouin, of Barre, Vermont, her grandchildren, Maureen, Sarah, Dale, Harry and Lucy, great-grandchildren, Connor and Amara as well as cousins, nephews and nieces.

Graveside services will be held in Johnson, Vermont at a later date for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution to The Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, Florida 32963, Attn. Holly Dill.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. Online condolences may be sent at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com