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Donald Farrell Obituary
January 3, 1948 - July 29, 2025
Age 77, of Lyndonville, NY, formerly of Buffalo, passed away on Tuesday, July, 29, 2025, at his home, after a long illness. Born on January 3, 1948, in Toronto, Canada, he was the son of the late Cornelius and Mary (Jamieson) Farrell. Donald graduated from Kensington High School in 1966. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May of 1967 and served in Vietnam. He pursued a degree in Sociology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Then worked for over 30 years for NY State in mental health; and as a foreman for the Erie County Highway Department. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, fishing and traveling. Donald is survived by his partner of 29 years, Kathleen Evans, three children, Heather (Christopher Abbott) Farrell of Albuquerque, NM, Brian Farrell of East Amherst, NY, and James Farrell of Buffalo, NY, four grandchildren, Tommy, Donovan, Jackson, and Adelynne. Besides his parents, Donald is predeceased by a son, Donald, and a brother William. He will be deeply missed and in our hearts forever. There are no calling hours. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were entrusted to the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 112 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098. Please light a candle or share a memory of Donald at www.bogantuttlefunerals.com.
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Peter and Faye Teluk
August 3, 2025
Don was a very good friend of the family and my husband since they were 15. We were two young families together and then great pals in later years. Fishing and camping in Alleghany for Fathers Day with Pluto getting attacked by a porcupine. We wish you wonderful memories to comfort you.
Dee
August 2, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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