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Back row Margaret Parks, Diane Parks, Ryan Parks, Natalie Parks, Lynne Parks Hoffman '68
Front row John Parks, William H. Parks, Robert Parks

With sadness we report the passing of Mr. William H. Parks, the namesake for the William H. Parks Family Center for Environmental and Outdoor Education, on Dec. 5, 2016. Mr. Parks was 96 years old.

In 2014, Lynne Parks Hoffman ’68, through a generous gift, named the center in honor of her father. Mr. Parks was a World War II veteran and part of “The Greatest Generation.” After his military service, he built a solid foundation for his family with a 43-year career with Mohasco Industries, a carpet and flooring manufacturer in Amsterdam, N.Y.    

On behalf of the College, we extend sincere condolences to the family of Mr. William H. Parks.