Damian-Farrell-Obituary

Damian Farrell

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Farrell, Damian 2/14/1961 - 2/7/2023 Ann Arbor, Michigan On February 7th, 2023, Damian Farrell, born February 14, 1961 in Durban, South Africa, died unexpectedly from natural causes at his Ann Arbor home Fairdene, his beloved wife of 30 years, Katherine, by his side. Damian grew up on his...

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So sorry to hear of your loss, Damian was a wonderful person, I knew him back in South Africa when he was studying architecture at KZN University, he was dating my cousin Amanda, I was a young teenager and he took me to rag day, we laughed and had a lot of fun. He did a drawing for me which I treasured but have since lost due to moving. I often thought about him as he was such a kind and inspirational person. I am so glad to see how much he accomplished in his life. May he rest in peace....

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So sorry, Katherine to hear this news, devastating to say the least. Even though him and I may not of been using the same play book, he was a very good person and a kind person. I enjoyed doing what I did for you both.

I was shocked and deeply saddened to read the news of Damian's death. Having recently lost my husband Jim Henrichs in December 2022, Damian graciously assisted our family with communications to AIA MI. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

I am so sorry for your family's loss, and the loss of a most gifted creator of the built environment. I only had a brief time of talking with Damian about a development in Saline several years ago now, but he was a kind and thoughtful designer. My sincere sympathy.Linda Klenczar

I am so sorry to hear about Damian. I hope for you to have peace, Katherine. My thoughts are with you.

We just heard and are still reeling. We were next door neighbors for years when the kids were growing up. We loved living in a home that was Damien`s vision of light and living, a truly beautiful house that left us with memories we still cherish of wonderful neighbors in a community that Damian conceived, built and developed with Katherine and their wonderful family, who were great neighbors and friends. We can still hear the echoes of his loving, vibrant voice, exquisitely...

Katherine and family: Karen and I were beyond shocked and saddened with your phone call Wednesday morning. More like stunned and in disbelief. But, we so appreciated your call to let Karen and me know. Damian was so dearly thought of and loved by so many, many, including us. We have admired him and his passions and love of life since meeting you both in the early Ann Arbor Art Center WineFest days -- Oh, my, almost 30 years ago! I'm reminded now that you were just newlyweds then! We...

I have such fond memories of Damian. I was the person at Hobbs+Black who connected with him as he was making arrangements to come to the US. What a nice, fun person. Sad to hear that he passed. My condolences.