Jane (Felton) Parker, age 98, a longtime resident of Wellesley, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at The Residence at Penniman Hill in Hingham, surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born in Manchester, N.H., to the late James B. and Doris (Bunton) Felton. She was raised there and later moved with her family to Bedford, N.H. Jane was a graduate of Dana Hall School, Class of 1945, and Wheelock College, Class of 1949. She lived in Wellesley for sixty years.

Jane taught kindergarten in the Milton Public Schools. She later worked at the Chestnut Gift Shop in Weston for many years, which she greatly enjoyed.

Jane was a member of the Daughter’s of the American Revolution and of the Wellesley Village Church.

She was also a member of the Massachusetts Golf Association, and served as past president of that organization for a term of office in the 1980s. An avid golfer, Jane was a longtime member of the Wellesley Country Club. She was a past women’s champion of the club many times, and a great advocate for women’s and youth golf at the club.

Most of all, Jane was devoted to her family, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments. She was a steadfast presence in the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and found great joy when surrounded by them.

Jane was the beloved wife of the late David D. Parker. They were married for fifty-six years, until his passing in 2007.

Jane was the devoted mother of Susan P. Brown and her husband William of Hamilton, Gail F. Close and her husband Hank of Darien, Connecticut, and David D. Parker, Jr. and his wife Elizabeth of Duxbury.

Jane was the loving grandmother of David Brown, Jeffrey Brown, Laurel Brown, and Amanda Davis, Maggie Close, Emily Close, David Parker, and Andrew Parker.

Jane was the loving great grandmother of William Brown, Benjamin Brown, Maggie Brown, Olivia Davis, Eleanor Davis, and Levi Brown.

The youngest and last of four siblings, she was predeceased by James Felton, Jr., Dudley Felton, and Sara Bruins.

Jane is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and their families.

At Jane’s request, funeral services will be private.

Jane and her late husband David’s many contributions to the game of golf were recognized by the establishment of the Dave and Jane Parker Scholarship, through the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund in 2010. For those who wish, donations in Jane’s memory may be made to the Dave and Jane Parker Scholarship, Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, 300 Arnold Palmer Bouleveard, Norton, MA 02766.