Edward Francis Farmer

Edward Francis Farmer of Lowell; 81 Lowell Edward Francis Farmer, 81, of Lowell, died Sunday morning, October 5, 2008 at Radius Northwood Healthcare Center in Lowell. Born in Lowell, May 3, 1927, the son of the late Michael B. and the late Mildred (Noble) Farmer, he received his education in the Lowell School System. A veteran of the Korean War, Mr. Farmer served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal where he was a utilities and maintenance foreman. Before his retirement he was a Fork Lift Operator for Coca Cola Company in Lowell. Previously, he had worked as a short order cook at a local restaurant. Well known throughout Downtown Lowell, Mr. Farmer would walk five miles a day all over downtown where he would talk with and be greeted by many of the local business owners. Mr. Farmer is survived by two sisters, Mildred Cisezk of Lowell and Lillian Pudsey and her husband Eugene of Brookline, NH; also several nieces and nephews. He was also brother of the late Martin Farmer, the late Steven Farmer, the late Thomas Farmer, the late Paul Farmer, the late Robert Farmer and the late Doris Bennett. FARMER In Lowell, October 5, 2008, at Radius Northwood Healthcare, Edward Francis Farmer, 81, of Lowell. Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. at Fletcher from 10:00 to 11:00 Thursday morning. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at the Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. Committal Services will be private. E-condolence/Directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors John W. Crane and James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.