Jack Edwin Farnham

Me Mum just emailed me about Dr. Farnham's passing, probably because she knows he's always meant a lot to me - and maybe because he meant a lot to her too. Maybe because we both know - without having spoken about it much - that in 1969, I was one of his patients in Chelmsford who had just developed a very real and severe allergy to certain tree pollens, who was then a senior in high school - though not ready for college - while at the same time I was seriously disillusioned by many of the...

I have just learned of Jack's passing. He was the most unassuming and gentle person I knew. He was always kind to his patients and friends. I had the pleasure of working at Medical Associates when he was there. I, also, knew him through the First Untied Baptist Church. I have many memories of he and Anne. My deepest sympathy to his family.

I had the wonderful pleasure of knowing Dr. Farnham through his daughter Carol. Carol and I were friends from elementary school on, and I spent much of my childhood at their house. The Farhams welcomed me into their home, and made me part of the family. In all the years that I knew Dr. Farnham, I never heard him raise his voice, or say an unkind word about anyone. He was a wonderful role model/mentor to all who knew him. I will miss his dry sense of humor and kindness. I am privileged to have...

I was very saddened to learn of Dr. Farnham’s passing. My sincere condolences to his family, especially his wife. My father, Jim Doherty, played tennis and was in Rotary with Dr. Farnham many years ago. I was a patient of his from 1979 until his retirement, during which he diagnosed and treated my severe allergies for which I have been hospitalized on several occasions. I have no doubt in my mind that I am still alive because of his efforts. Dr. Farnham went beyond his required duties...

I first met Jack when we were both pre-med students at UVM probably in one of Lyman Rowell's classes. We became good friends and when Jack said he was applying to UVM Medical School that also became my first choice. We sat together in most classes and I always knew that if I missed anything in one of the professors' lectures it would be neatly captured in Jack's very legible notes which were a combination of print and cursive. Jack had a marvelous and very imaginative, droll sense of humor....

I am shocked and saddened to learn of Jack's passing! My brother Rusty and I grew up with Jack on Elm St in Bennington and he was a good friend. We were in the high school band together and went to the All State Festivals back when. He will be remembered fondly by many old friends and acquaintances. My deepest sympathy to the family

Dr. Jack Farnham will truly be missed. He was my doctor, friend, mentor and truly one of the most kind,gentle and generous people I have had the privilege to know.