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Farren Dakin Obituary
September 18, 1954 - September 3, 2020
Myakka City, FL - Farren Romanus Dakin was born on September 18, 1954 in Farmington, Maine. He entered Heaven's gates on September 3, 2020.
Farren is survived by his wife of 42 years, Christina "Shelly" Dakin, their daughter, Erin Dakin Drake (Joey Drake) his grandchildre;, Leah Dakin, Eden Drake, Levi Dakin, Jr., Joe (Trace) Drake, Rylee Dakin and Elle Drake. He is also survived by his brothers; Cameron, Jerry and Rodney, three sister-in-laws, one brother-in-law and mother-in-law, Ouida Carter (Robert Carter) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving son, Levi Matthew Dakin, his father, Romanus Dakin and mother, Jeanette Dakin.
The family will receive friends at Bayside Community Church located at 15800 Sr-64 E, Bradenton, FL on Friday, September 11th, 2020 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM immediately followed by a Service celebrating his life at 1:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Dakin Family Scholarship Fund, PO Box 7, Myakka City, FL 34251 (a non-profit fund for disadvantaged local children and youth with interests in agriculture) or the Wee Care Christian Academy, PO Box 147, Myakka City, FL 34251. Funeral arrangements by Shannon Funeral Home Town Chapel. Online condolences at www.shannonfuneralhomes.com.
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for Farren Dakin
Greg Kern
September 3, 2023
Thinking and have you in our prayers
Greg Kern
September 3, 2022
Thinking and praying for you on this Remembrance Day. May God bless you
Greg Kern
September 11, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Jerry and Cam are long time members or our men’s group “Men of Integrity” and our hearts go out to you and your entire family. We as a Men of Integrity group will be sending a donation into the Dakin Family Scholarship fund. Our prayers are with you.
Amy and Dennis Vinson
September 11, 2020
Farren was a wonderful man. Could make anyone feel loved and involved. His legacy will live on!God Bless his beautiful wife and daughter and all the grandkids and family.
Tanya Browning
September 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful person. We love you all
Tanya Browning
September 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. Love you all
Janet Steuber and Dan Huff
September 10, 2020
Farren was larger than life. A very human being. He never hesitated to help anyone. He was always more interested in learning about others, than talking about himself. He treated us with kindness and respect. We will always remember him with a smile. Lord, you've got a good one coming in. We love you Farren.
Nona DeSear
September 10, 2020
There will never be another Farren, he had an opinion on everything and it was his purpose to convince you HE was right.
Shelly my heart breaks for you and the kids. He was a treasured friend.
Renita Allen Dixon
September 9, 2020
Darren was a great classmate and I pray a special prayer for his family, friends and classmates.
Jessica (Sly) Nehrboss
September 9, 2020
I remembered when I first met Mr. Farren! I was sitting in the stands at the county fair and he plopped down beside me and started chatting with me like we had known each other my whole life! I so very muched loved him, although I didn't see him much once I became an adult. But when I did, he knew who I was and treated me like we just saw each other the day before. All my love and prayers are with the Dakin family.
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