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John Farrell Obituary
Loving Husband, Father,
Grandfather, Brother and Uncle
BILLERICA -- John A. Farrell age 79, beloved husband of Betty (MacArthur) Farrell died Wednesday at the Lowell General Hospital - Saints Campus.
He was born in Christmas Island, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, August 15, 1938, a son of the late John and Cecilia (MacLean) Farrell and lived in Canada and Watertown before moving to Billerica in 1971.
Johnny was employed as a Truck Driver for Local 25 for 35 years prior to his retirement.
Besides his wife, Johnny is survived by his sons, John and Karen Farrell of Mattapoisett and Malcolm Farrell and Maureen Xavier of Billerica; his daughters, Jennifer and Tony Kranefuss of Stoneham and Amy and Michael Beaton of Billerica; his brothers, Dan Farrell of Billerica, Angie, Foncie and Roddie Farrell of Canada and Leonard Farrell of Waltham; his sisters, Cathy MacDonald of Quincy, Ann Marie Taylor, Irene Hasson and Lexie MacMullin of Canada and Marion MacKenzie of Watertown. Also survived by nine grandchildren, Tyler, Johnny, Sarah, Grace, Maggie, Joseph, Riley, Colin, Addysen. He was the brother of the late Lizzy Farrell, Neil Farrell, Peggy Farrell, Mary Jo MacDonald. He will also be missed by his dog Biscuit.
FARRELL -- Of Billerica, John A. Farrell. Visiting Hours will be held Sunday, Aug. 27, at the SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica from 1 - 5 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held Monday Aug. 28, at St. Mary Church, 796 Boston, Rd. Billerica at 9 a.m. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. Funeral Director Dean M. Laurendeau. www.sweeneymemorialfh.com.
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August 29, 2017
One of the nicest people I have ever known, and he will be greatly missed.
Jackie Burns
fran payne
August 28, 2017
Dear Betty and family, so sorry to ear of Johnny's passing. A great guy with a ready smile who welcomed all of us into his home; he will be missed
Rod Farrell
August 28, 2017
My deep sympathy on your loss. Johnny was a very kind, friendly , and warm person. He was like warmth on a cold day! His life's journey is over and he has moved onto to next level where , I'm sure he will continue to impress there as well! Be strong as Johnny is in God' s care!
Rod Farrell
Farrell Settlement
Benacadie,
Cape Breton
August 27, 2017
Aunt Betty and Family.
So sorry for the loss of Uncle Johnny.
He was a special guy and he loved his family Dearly. We all will miss his lovely smile and joking manner. Lots of Love Catherine Dan and Family.
Cathy MacDonald
August 27, 2017
Betty and Family,
May the memories of your wonderful and faithful husband and father bring you comfort in the days to come.
Eternal rest grant onto to him O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him.
Lesa Swenson
August 27, 2017
I'll always remember that smile,
RIP Uncle Johnny.
❤ Lesa
Allister and Rhoda MacDonald
August 27, 2017
Betty and Family
Please accept our condolences. Johnie was a true gentleman who was deeply proud of his roots. That was evident when Rhoda and I visited you in Brook Village after meeting you at the church.
Willena Campbell
August 26, 2017
Thinking of you Betty and offering my sympathy and prayers. Willena Campbell
Laurie LaPrise
August 25, 2017
Jen, I'm so very sorry for your loss of your Dad. I know how much you loved him. I only met him once, but he was absolutely delightful. May he rest in heavenly peace. May God bless and watch over you and your family at this very difficult time.
Laurie LaPrise
August 25, 2017
We were very sorry to hear about Johnny's passing . We will keep you all in our prayers
Wilma and John R. Fontaine , Inverness , NS
Jackie & Jeanette Campbell
August 25, 2017
Sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man. Betty we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Joanne Farrell Park
August 25, 2017
Although we have never met; I am a distant Farrell cousin. I came across Johnny's obituary today and I want to extend my condolences to everyone in your family about the passing of your husband, father, grandpa and brother. Losing a family to Alzheimer's is indeed one of the toughest to go through. This disease affects not just the individual afflicted with it, but the family and caregivers as a whole; I speak from current experience.
"As you grieve your loss, remember not only that he died, but that he lived."
The picture you have posted is indicative of his love of life.
That Farrell Smile !
Both my sister and I thought Johnny looks exactly like my dad's brother John Angus Farrell.
Your family is in my prayers and thoughts.
Me ==>
Daniel Hugh Farrell ==>
my dad
John Joseph Farrell ==>
my dad's father - my grandpa
Angus J Farrell ==>
John Joe's father - gr granpa
John Farrell ==>
Angus J's father - gr gr granpa
Donald Farrell ==>
John's brother
John D Farrell ==>
Donald's son
John A Farrell
John D's son
- my 2nd cousin twice removed
Joanne Farrell Park
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