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Chester Farmer Obituary
LEE -- Chester B. Farmer, 55, of 21 Greylock St. died Saturday at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.
Born in Worcester on Jan. 28, 1948, son of Ralph and Sylvia Richards Farmer, he was raised in Douglas and was a 1965 graduate of Douglas High School. He also graduated from Husson College in Bangor, Maine, in 1970. He moved to Lee in the 1970s.
Mr. Farmer owned and operated a taxidermy business in Lee. Before moving to Lee, he had worked in the restaurant business in various locations, including on Cape Cod.
He was an active member of Hope Advent Christian Church in Lenox, where he taught Sunday school. He was a coach for the Lee Little League and for the basketball league, in which his children participated. He enjoyed duck hunting and fishing.
He and his wife, the former Elizabeth G. Haley, would have celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary Jan. 6.
Besides his wife, he leaves a son, James E. Farmer, at home; a daughter, Erica K. Farmer, at home; two brothers, Donald Farmer of Pocasset and Stuart, Fla., and Gordon Farmer of Whitinsville, and a sister, Diane Rutana of Marlboro.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for Chester B. "Chet" Farmer, who died Dec. 6, 2003, will be conducted Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 11 at Hope Advent Christian Church in Lenox by Dr. Douglas J. Foss, senior pastor. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery in Lee. Visiting hours will be tomorrow, Dec. 9, from 4 to 7 at KELLY FUNERAL HOME. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of the funeral home, 3 Main St., Lee, MA 01238.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joe Vassallo
December 28, 2003
To the Farmer family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Chet. I feel so lucky to have known such a dedicated, talented and courageous man. His work as a taxidermist was true artistry and anyone fortunate enough to own one of his works is truly lucky. I especially admired his bravery in dealing with his disease. He always seemed upbeat and truly fought and worked hard to beat his illness. I will truely miss Chet.
Tracy DiGrigoli
December 14, 2003
Beth,
I am so sorry to hear of Chet's passing. He was a nice man. He did a great job for Jim when he got his first bear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim and Tracy DiGrigoli
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Helen Forfa - Barnum
December 13, 2003
Beth,
I was so sad to read about Chet in the paper today.He was a truly nice man and an artist in his work. I will be in touch with you in a more personal way at a later time.
You and the kids are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Helen
Valerie Thomas
December 11, 2003
My children Nicolas and Clotilde and I would like to offer you, Jamie and your family our deepest condolences. You are in our prayers
Scott and Roberta Fernalld
December 8, 2003
We were both so sad to hear of Chet's passing. We knew him as teacher, friend, advisor and one of the best people we ever knew. His laughter was always genuine and free, his love for you and the kids was obvious, and although we saw him but little in the past couple of years his happiness was evident, and for that we are glad. How the world, and we who were fortunate enough to have known him, will miss him.
Ray and Barb Jackson
December 8, 2003
Dear Beth,
Ray and I would like to express our condolences for the loss of your husband. Of course we didn't know Chet but just reading his obituary tells us that he was a very special man.
We just know that he must have been and a wonderful husband to you and a fantastic father to Erika and James. God Bless you all.
Sincerely yours,
Ray and Barb
Brianne Toole
December 8, 2003
Dear Beth,
I was deeply sorry to hear of Chet's death. He was a special person and I will always remember the positive role model he was for Gabriel during his high school years. He will be greatly missed by so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Brianne Toole
Sue & Don Hartman
December 8, 2003
So Sorry to hear about Chet. Don is his cousin. He had some work done by Chet in 99. Both Don & I will truly miss him. He was a very kind & loving father & friend.
Steve & Sue Spring
December 8, 2003
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Beth. He will truly be missed.
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