Annie Farrell

I first met my Auntie Annie when I was 5 on my first trip to Scotland. That was in 1953 when my mom, Peggy and my Auntie Teda traveled by train to New York and sailed the Queen Elizabeth home with me, Maryann and my brother Lourie and cousin Tom. We arrived in Glasgow when Penilee was still on rations from WWII. Auntie Annie was a force to be addressed in that household of 8 adults and 3 weans. She went by the big Scottish cruncher in those days in response to who shared a bed with her. That...

What a lovely tribute to Annie. I´m certain there were many fond memories throughout the decades. Though we never met Annie in person, we are very fortunate that you have shared such incredible and heartfelt stories of the wonderful woman she was and will be remembered as such. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this transition. Reflect on all the great times you had all shared. Love, Dan and Michael

Annie was a best friend to Ellen Brady who lived in Glasgow. They met at secondary school- Our Lady and Saint Francis High School in Glasgow. Both then went on to Notre Dame College and both became teachers of the highest calibre. Both ladies enjoyed an incredible career and enjoyed an outstanding reputation throughout the teaching fraternity. Both Annie and Ellen had a unique bond that lasted a lifetime. Both husbands- Gene Farrell and Jim Brady enjoyed a very unique friendship too and...