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1924

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2011

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James Farrell Sr. Obituary

James M. Farrell Sr.--87,
A resident of Medford since 1950, formerly of Somerville, died on May 20, 2011.


James was the beloved husband of Helen M. (Smith) Farrell and the loving father of James M. Farrell, Jr. and his wife Susan of Burlington and the late Kathleen A. Farrell. James was also the devoted grandfather of Courtney Farrell of Brookline and the loving brother of William T. Farrell of Medford, Margaret Foley of Stoneham, Ellen Croteau, Alice Parker both of New Hampshire, and the late Agnes and John Farrell and Mary Recinito.


The funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) in Somerville on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 8 a.m. followed by a Funeral Service in St. Clement Church in Somerville at 9 o'clock. Relatives and friends are invited. Calling hours will be held on Monday, May 23, from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery in Winchester.

James attended St. Clement School and then Somerville High School. Prior to his retirement, James worked as a firefighter for the City of Somerville.


James was a veteran of WWII U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus Council #75 in Somerville and the Holy Name Society of St. Clement Parish in Somerville.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or
Published by George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville on May 27, 2011.

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June 9, 2011

Jim and Elise Welch send their condolences to Jim and his family. Your father was a great pal to Jim for many years on the Fire Dept. We were both great friends to Helen and Jim and thought the world of Kathleen. Please give our condolences and love to Helen.

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