I didnt know Marie but saw her on some West Ham fan sites ...She seemed a wonderful Girl, sincere condolences to my hero Phil and the family xx

My deepest condolences to you all, from myself & Julian. It was such a shock to hear of Marie's sad passing. We had some great laughs, days & many nights... seemingly & ACTUALLY sooo long ago now, at the New Inn, Agincourt, various balls, etc. We later randomly bumped into each other, working for the same Co., in different depts. Marie was such a funny, bright & kind character, her laugh was infectious! She was taken too soon from her loved-ones. I can't imagine seeing Cheri without seeing Marie too 😞, my condolences to you too Cheri 💔.. & to the whole Parkes family 💫💜✨ Kirsten Jack (nee Green) XXXXX

‘Be kind’ is said by so many nowadays, and Marie was a truly kind kind soul. I have so many amazing memories of us as girls turning into teens…school ski trips with red wine and ice skating ( never a good combo!) White puffball skirts from a shopping trip to Etam for a trip to Henley regatta. Dressing up as St Trinians for the carnival float. Pool days at my home and lunch at your granny’s house in Wokingham - she did a mean chopped salad! From the puffball to the Gatecrasher balls at Hammersmith Palais in the tiniest black corset dresses, that my mum sewed us into so they wouldn’t fall off and expose everything! Darling Marie you’re one of life gooduns, spirited and with the absolute kindness soul. Thank you for your friendship. To Phil, Lavinia and Scott, my love and thoughts are with you all. Xx

All of us in the Tesco Insight team who knew Marie send our sincere condolences. Marie was much loved and hugely valued as part of our Insight Family. Thank you Marie.

Marie I came across this very sad new purely by chance. My little bridesmaid who told me last year I am still the only person to have managed to get you wearing a pink dress, you and Scott looked adorable and your dad walked me down the aisle as my dad was on crutches. You were a beautiful cheeky caring loving little girl and looking at what your friends have written nothing changed. My heart goes out to Lavinia, Phil and Scott. Sending all our love from the whole family xxxx❤️❤️

My oldest friend, it has taken me today to truly believe that the unthinkable has happened! I’m not sure how to digest or comprehend this. I’m so totally grateful to have been friends for so long and to have always known you were just a call away! Such a legend you’ll be missed by so many people. I will miss your presence in my life but thank you for being my rock in too many situations to mention! The memories we’ve made could keep me going for a lifetime. I love you Marie & thank you for always being my friend. Create as much havoc wherever you are now as you did in life. xxx

Rest in peace lovely Marie. Much loved and missed by many x

Marie, on our first meeting (at West Ham) we bonded over snooker and that was so special to me. You went to the game and on the town more with my daughter than me and you loved her like your own and was as proud as a close family member in all her achievements. Thank you for your pride in and love of Maeve. We miss you terribly. You will always be in our hearts. Roxie and Maeve xxxx

Precious memories- rest well Marie- see you again Much love

I am heartbroken – along with her wonderful family and army of friends – to have lost my beautiful best friend. The sadness has gripped me like nothing I’ve ever experienced, but I guess that intensity reflects the strength of the love I have for her. Marie was central to my world for nearly three decades. She has given me some of the greatest laughs of my life and I know that sounds like a small thing but it isn’t. It’s massive. Her infectious dirty laugh, wicked sense of humour, ability to stay positive in any situation and determination to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment from life was unmatched. I cherish every second I spent in her company. Whether it was on one of our mad adventures to gigs or snooker, or just having endless cups of tea watching Corrie at home, if I was with Marie, it was always an exceptional day. I know many of us will be feeling the same. She was a giant and joyful presence in scores of lives and social circles – among her family, at her beloved West Ham, at gigs, in pubs. Any event that Marie was at, any time she walked into a room, she ignited it. She was instantly memorable and will be eternally unforgettable to everyone who was lucky enough to know and love her. I love her. And I’m glad I told her that almost daily. And repeatedly when we were pissed. As we always joked, she was the Dot to my Ethel, the Patsy to my Edina, the Rita to my Mavis. The feeling of loss right now is enormous but I have a brain fit to burst with amazing memories. That huge, unique, whirlwind spirit will be carried with me wherever I go now. My beautiful Marie ❤️xxxxxxxxxx

Such a great lady, so amenable, full of life and very mischievous. Gone too soon

Hard to find the words for someone I met on the greatest (football!) Night of my life who then went on to be such a massive part of the best day of my life (best man!). A game at the pub, a pint of wine in a stadium, a smoke in a garden...none of these things will be as good without you...but we'll keep doing them xxx

Ahh Marie...We got in such trouble at White House School. We we forever scrapping about who loved which pop star the most.(Shakin Stevens, George Micheal) We were always outside Mrs Collins office in trouble made to stand apart but could never resist making each other laugh so much. I have sooo many memories of you. Either our 4th or 5th we turned up at your party at your house with your Brummy Nana's (never forgotten as they always called me "ducks") which i loved. Anyway, matching dresses made us both cry into our jelly. Met you again possibly the last time when we were 19/20 both working in Reading pubs having a brilliant time. For about four weeks since I booked a little end of GCSE trip for my girl staying in Islington in June, I have said to my family that I will call you and see if we can hook up even if briefly. I left it and am so sad for never getting round to this and goodness, we were at gigs recently crossing paths and we said we would do a gig together sometime. you Marie saw something on facebook a couple of years ago that urged you to send a helping hand message. A kindness and an extended hand when you saw an old ...old friend in trouble. I will never forget that you pm'd me with an ear. Thankyou Marie. I remember your home in Wokingham being warm, and friendly. I have watched your brilliant fun over facebook and am so made up I knew you. I have learned from your passing just not to leave things so long. lovely girl...looks like you put a big imprint on the world...kind and fun and very gorgeous..so heartbroken for all that are missing you and sooo much love to Scott, Lavinia and Phil and all your family and dear friends xx x some people shine...but you sparkled ( next life gig ok...please )

I haven't seen Marie for a very long time, 20 years or more. But back when we were in our late teens we were pals - I've added a couple of old pics, please excuse the quality. I'd always hoped to organise a reunion but I guess that's not happening now. Rest in peace Parkes, you will be missed

So sorry to hear this news about Marie. Very shocking for you all to lose her so young. We were close friends in our teens and I have happy memories of holidays at Sussex beach and Cornwall, going to gigs and general teenage randomness. Sending condolences to all who loved her. Xx

Heartbroken to hear about Marie’s passing. Another brick in my wall of my long term friends to go. Too young, too funny, too lovely, and too much energy to just burn out. I will miss our text exchanges about the cricket… my only friend who got it. I will miss you so much when The Ashes starts. I have loved tracking her life on Facebook, so much fun & energy. Going to miss her dearly. Rest in peace lovely Marie. 🏏💔🧡

Marie was a true force of nature. She could’ve had an element named after her for all the energy she brought into every room she entered. I feel so lucky to have met her and so sad that she’s gone. People like her never get forgotten, though. RIP, mate, love ya! xxx

How do you put into words such a tremendous, devastating loss? I’ve been sitting here for hours and still can’t find a single word. So instead I’ll think about everything Marie gave to me. Many moons ago when I was widowed, my entire world fell apart. But that cavernous loss gifted me the best friends, the best of humanity, that anyone could ever hope for. The kind of friends who make you smile by a single thought, the ones you can hear making sarky comments when they’re not even near, the ones whose laughter rings loud and clear like no time has passed. The kind of friends that make everything just feel better, make life easier, giving the comfort that no matter how bad things can get, they will always have your back. Marie gave me all of this and more. She taught me to give less fucks about what other people thought, to find the humour, the party (and usually the bar). I feel lucky that in these years of friendship we have made a lifetime of insanely happy memories to hold onto alongside the belief that one day, one day, the Irons might just win the cup again. I can’t find the words to describe your loss Marie, because you’ve not passed away, you’re not in the next room, you’re not gone. You’re in every single one of us who had the absolute gift of knowing you. xxxx

To Phil and all the parkes family sending you all the love at this very sad time. I was so sad to hear the shocking news of your lovely daughter marie, I used to love our chats and sorting out photos of her dad at West ham on Saturdays before and after the game when the family came out and you signed my photos Phil. She was always happy laughing and very proud of her dad.she will be missed so much always had time to talk to me and my son and look at my photos of her dad,RIP darling marie and all the love in the world to Phil and family.

Marie was always such a positive influence on me. No matter what time passed, when we did talk she always made me laugh. I'll miss her.

To Marie’s parents, family, friends and beyond, my deepest condolences at the sudden loss of a beautiful and vibrant character. I knew Marie from her days at Luckley, and whilst I hadn’t seen her for many years, I’ve watched from afar her love of life, the love for the mighty West Ham team and only hope her zest for life provides much comfort to you all. A poem I find helps.. Do not stand By my grave, and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep— I am the thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints in snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle, autumn rain. As you awake with morning’s hush, I am the swift, up-flinging rush Of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the day transcending night. Do not stand By my grave, and cry— I am not there, I did not die. RIP Marie. Shine bright. X Love Dawn

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Marie. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.