JAY — Curt Parker, 71, passed away early September 23, 2025, at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Farmington, Maine, on September 24, 1953, the son of Albert “Sonny” Parker and Joan Hurd. He lost his birth mom at a young age and was raised by his stepmother, Ruth. Growing up in Dryden, he attended Wilton Academy and graduated from Mt. Blue High School Class of 1971. He married Joan Slovak the following year, and they settled in North Jay, where they raised their three children. Curt’s painting career spanned over 50 years, Source