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Roy J. (Bud)
Canandaigua: 92, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, patriot, and friend died peacefully Friday, June 14.
Bud was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, his daughter, Janet Elaine, his parents Roy A. and Ella May Farnsworth, his sisters and brothers-in-law, Mignon and Richard Coon, Ethel and Earl Geer, May and Robert Gordon, and brothers-in-law Pete Philley and Bill Segbers.
Bud leaves behind his son, Randy (Margaret) Farnsworth, his daughter, Martie Farnsworth Buttaccio and his three granddaughters; Stephanie Buttaccio, Jennifer Buttaccio, and Alexandra Farnsworth. He also leaves behind two sisters, Laura Philley and Carolyn (Tat) Segbers and many nieces and nephews.
Bud grew up and lived most of his life in Shortsville, NY before moving to Canandaigua when he retired in 1986. He entered the US Army Air Corps and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant pilot in December 1943. In May of 1944 he was assigned to the 8th Air Force Heavy Bomber Group in Tibenham, England, flying 35 missions with his crew of ten in his B24 Liberator, "Fearless Fosdick."
During his active duty in the military Bud received the Distinguishing Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four battle stars and numerous other military honors before receiving an honorable discharge as a Major in October 1945.
Visit YouTube.com and search Bud Farnsworth to see a video of Bud's wartime story produced by Keith Cutri.
Bud came into the family automotive business in 1946, and became the Chevy-Olds Dealer in 1953 and the Chevy dealer in Canandaigua in 1977. He was a member of the Turner-Shrader American Legion Post for over 65 years, past President of the Shortsville Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors of the State Bank of Shortsville (currently Bank of America). He was a member of the Shortsville Lions Club and life-long member of the Presbyterian Church of Shortsville.
His passion for selling Chevrolets, Buicks, GMC's, Cadillacs and discussing his military service was legendary.
Bud cared deeply and will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and the employees of Farnsworth Chevrolet, Randall Buick-GMC-Cadillac and Randall Chevrolet and his lifelong customers.
Friends may call Thursday, June 27th from 2PM to 5PM and 6PM to 9PM at Fuller Funeral Home Inc. 190 Buffalo Street, Canandaigua. A celebration of Bud's life will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 59 West Main Street, Shortsville on Friday, June 28th at 10AM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the First Presbyterian Church, 59 West Main Street, Shortsville, NY 14548 or to F.F. Thompson Foundation, 350 Parrish Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Farnsworth
Craig & Celeste Andrews
June 30, 2013
Bud
Thank you for serving our country, our community and for being an outstanding man so many of us look up to. You will be missed.
June 29, 2013
Expressing our deepest sympathies from our family to yours.
The Schaeffer Family, Justin, Hazel, Tom and David.
Tammy (Geer) Rose Stuart and Tyler
June 27, 2013
Randy Marty and family,
I am so sorry to hear about uncle Bud and wish I could be there to celebrate his life with you and the family. Our thoughts and prayers and love to all.
Jeff Laske
June 26, 2013
I met Mr. Farnsworth recently at Clark Meadows when my Grandfather moved in. My Farnsworth made it a point to put me at ease by telling me how well Grandpa was doing. Please accept my condolensces for your loss.
Frank & Jacki Fischer
June 26, 2013
Bud was a dear friend when we lived in Shortsville on Lorraine drive. We had many good times together. He always made me laugh. Great Guy!
Lynn & Deb Rush
June 25, 2013
Randy & Family-
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you.
Bonnie Frederick-Buczek
June 24, 2013
Randy and families - Bud was one of a kind; very sweet and lovable. He always found time to say hello to me when he came to the dealership. I enjoyed listening to his stories. He will be sadly missed by all.
Karen and Doug Ford
June 24, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jean Shirtz ( nee Pierce )
June 23, 2013
To the Farnsworth Family, My sincerest condolences from our family. Our family had the deepest respect for Bud. My two Brothers worked for Bud for too many years to count. He was always a Great Friend to our family and a GREAT BOSS TO WORK FOR. Bud was like one of our family. We will always be grateful for all he did for us and he will never be forgotten.
Scott Sprague
June 23, 2013
Randy/Martha and Family:
Bud was part of the group known as "The Greatest Generation", they certainly have set the bar high for
us all! Be proud of the man he was and the incredible number of lives he touched in his own special way.
The Sprague Family
Scott, Diane, Matt, Nate, Kathryn and Laura
Daryl Barry - Schroth
June 23, 2013
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know Bud will be greatly missed.
June 23, 2013
Randy and family so sorry for your loss. Take comfort he is w/ his loving bride in the kingdom . In the precious arms of JESUS. Roxanne and the BARNES family
Paul Cocuzzi
June 23, 2013
Mr. Farnsworth was a great guy from the greatest generation. Bud's smile and warmth made one feel welcome in his presence. His spirit lives on!
Mike Ritz
June 22, 2013
Randy and family our prayers are with you
William ~ Jeanette Hanna
June 22, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Farnsworth Family.
RIP "Bud" God Speed
Dave Holcomb
June 22, 2013
To Randy and family,
My sympathy to all. May your memories of Bud be as bright as his smile.
Dave Holcomb
Tim Munn
June 21, 2013
Randy and Family,
First I would like to extend my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Next I must tell you it was an honor and privilege to meet your father. God placed him on this earth for 92 years and he never wasted a minute as a husband, father, business leader, community leader and a member of our greatest generation, a decorated World War II pilot. Yes indeed the days to come there will be sadness and a void, I know the kids will miss him on flag day when he would come to Red Jacket Elementary to talk to the students about flying his big bomber, their eyes lit up and Bud held their attention with his very animated history lesson. Of couse people will miss his presence, a very optimistic person with a great sense of humor. In the end he has left behind a legacy that has made many of us proud. He is now free to rejoin your mother and his loved ones that have gone before him. God Bless you Bud and Thank You!
Jeannie Blance
June 21, 2013
I always enjoyed my talks with Bud and Dot. They were a very special couple. My prayers are with your family.
Tracy & Tom Henderson
June 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers to the Farnsworth family. Bud was an honest, genuine man who will be missed by many. Our sympathy to all.
Ruth Outhouse
June 21, 2013
I will miss the WWII stories I grew up listening to, how he started Farnsworth Chevy, the story of Dot and him and the love they shared, and their beautiful children and how proud he was of them. Oh yeah the stories he told of my father and him!
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