Aileen C. Parker, 74, died Monday, January 10, 2011, at her home in Lancaster. She was the wife of the late Donald R. Parker, Sr. who died in 1999.

Born in Dublin, Ireland, Aileen was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Catherine Weekes Keogh. She graduated from Bishop McDevitt High School, Harrisburg, and then from St. Joseph School of Nursing, Lancaster. Aileen retired in 2000 after more than 30 years as a registered nurse for Lancaster Osteopathic – Community Hospital. A member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, she enjoyed gardening, reading and traveling.

Aileen is survived by 5 children, Donald R., Parker, Jr. (Robin), Karen M. Menzter and Sandra L. Nichols (Eric), all of Lancaster, and Marita A. Tretter (James), Lehigh Acres, FL and Jolene K. Salls (Peter), Fort Myers, FL; 7 grandchildren and 3 sisters, Patricia Bensinger (Lou), Kathleen Bazdar and Maura Rockey, all of Harrisburg. Her brother Terence J. Keogh preceded Aileen in death.

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place Friday, January 14, 2011, at 11 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, with The Rev. Daniel Mitzel as Celebrant. A Viewing will be held Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster. Final Commendation and Farewell in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Aileen's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661