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John H. Farrell, Jr.
Loving husband, father,
grandfather, and great-grandfather
LOWELL -- John H. Farrell, Jr., a Christian Hill resident, passed away on Monday morning, January 20, 2014, at the Northwood Nursing Home, following a three year illness. He was 74 years old.
John was born in Lowell on December 23, 1939, a son of the late John H. Farrell, Sr. and Jeanette (Ricard) Farrell. He attended Dracut Schools and was a graduate of Dracut High School. John was a Navy Veteran serving from 1957 - 1959.
Prior to his retirement, John worked in the construction industry and was a member of the labor union.
He enjoyed golfing whenever he could, his daily trips to the gym after retiring, wood working, and bowling.
John was a communicant of St. Michael's Church.
John leaves his wife, Patricia (Flynn) Farrell; his children, Christine (Farrell) Perkins and her husband, Steve, John H. Farrell, III, Colleen Farrell and her fiancé, Scott Scholefield, Lynn (Farrell) Merksamer and her husband, Gary, Kathy Desrosiers and her husband, Arthur, Rodney Gerard and his wife, Gina, Gary Gerard, and Sheila Gerard; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Rose Greenhalge, Pat Cobleigh, Aileen Olivera, Norma Martino, and Ellie Greenhalge; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
John's family would like to thank the staff at Northwood Rehab for all of the good care he received during his stay with them.
FARRELL -- In Lowell, January 20, 2014 at Northwood, John H. Farrell, Jr., 74, a Centralville resident. Family and friends are invited to attend John's MEMORIAL FUNERAL MASS on SATURDAY MORNING, January 25, 2014 at 10 o'clock at ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, 543 Bridge St. at Sixth St. Lowell. Burial will take place at a later date. As an expression of sympathy, donations in John's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or www.stjude.org/donate
ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com
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Thinking of you always.
Christine Perkins
July 19, 2014
It's been almost 6 months since you left this earth. I think of you everyday, I miss you everyday. I hope there is another place somewhere so I can see you again. I watched the video again and it made me feel so loved. I miss you. When I put my work boots on and gloves I pick up the wheel barrel and feel like your watching me. You worked so hard at your house and now I'm following suit. I just wish you were here to share it with me. Kimberly got married and I wished you were there. Kimberly had a seat for you with a rose on it and I hope somehow you seen it. I love you dad. My heart still aches, I hope I'm with you someday and you embrace me with your warm heartfelt hugs. Goodnight dad.
Christine Perkins
July 19, 2014
I had a good feeling watching you hold me on your shoulders, and protecting me when i was running so i didn't fall. I seen the love in your eyes dad and that smile, that beautiful smile, made me feel so loved. I seen the part you talked about with the jars in the tub and I laughed so hard. Kim and Josh really enjoyed watching it and they felt so much closer to you. I miss you dad and love you so much. I think of you every single day, that will not change. I have a great part of your love with me forever now but yearn for your hug. I have branded in my mind you telling me how much you loved me and find some comfort in that. Seeing you push me on the swing and playing with me on the beach gave me the chills. I love you dad so much and miss you more each day. I will re watch our times together over and over again for it brings me comfort and somehow I feel closer to you. loving and missing you.
christine perkins
March 23, 2014
Rest in Peace Uncle Johnny.
Julie + Ronnie Dunderdale
March 13, 2014
Garry Gerard
February 12, 2014
Christine Perkins
February 7, 2014
January 27, 2014
January 27, 2014
RIP Papa John. Keep an eye on me will ya! Love Rodney, Gina, Holly & Jessica and Barrett. XOXO
January 27, 2014
uncle johnny ,may you rest in peace with deepest sympathy to your children and your sisters, love your niece kim tardiff
kim tardiff
January 27, 2014
I know you tried your hardest to be a good father for us dad and that life challenged you along the way but we lived a good life thanks to you and mom, I didnt turn out as well as you wished and Im sorry for that but you leaving me makes me want to try harder and become the son you taught me to be, Ill miss you and I hope you are smiling now up with your dad. your son Johnny
John Farrell III
January 26, 2014
My heart is with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Kim (Pacy) Hoyt
January 25, 2014
John, Christine, Colleen & Lynn: Our deepest condolences go out to you and your families at this sad time. My memory of your Dad is that of a tough as nails guy who possessed a big heart. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, John & Karen Swanson and family.
John Swanson
January 25, 2014
to Christine john colleen lynn
so sorry to hear of your fathers passing we had a lot of fun together in
our younger days.he will be missed. buddy rogers Brookline n h
January 25, 2014
Love you Pa.
Kim & Erik Sawyer
January 25, 2014
Dear John, Christine, Colleen & Lynn, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I remember him as hard working and good family man. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Barb (Trowbridge)Green
Barb Green
January 24, 2014
Patsy,i am so sorry for you and your family I will keep you all in my prayers.
marilyn casey-west
January 23, 2014
Rest Easy Pa
Valerie and Joshua Perkins
January 23, 2014
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Rest easy Pa. We know you are in a better place now.
Valerie and Joshua Perkins
January 23, 2014
Dad, you see now, clearly. I am so sorry for not being beside you holding you when you fell away. I no you see clearly now, no more confusion no more pain just peace. Until i hug you again....
christine perkins
January 23, 2014
Saw this obituary as I was searching for another and I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss! May God help you along the way as you must continue on in life without your loving husband. I lost my boyfriend/fiancee in June 2013. He was my everything! I have also got 3 daughters to which he had to leave behind! Prayers are being said for you and all loved one's who hearts are broken over the loss of another! God bless!
Amanda Murphy
January 23, 2014
Our deepest thought and condolences to all the family. John will be greatly missed.
Rev. Stephen York
January 23, 2014
Rodney and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss; my thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Judy Paquin
January 23, 2014
Rest in Peace Pa
I know your in Heaven playing golf with the best of them
Forever Missed and Never Forgotten
Garry Gerard
January 23, 2014
y thoughts and prayers are with all of you God Bless
Dave Nadeau
January 23, 2014
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