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Kenneth Farrell Obituary
West Boylston - Kenneth F. Farrell, 73, passed away Saturday, August 8 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield, son of Frederick W. Farrell, Sr. and Alice (Moriarty) Farrell, graduated from East Longmeadow High School and attended Western New England College. He was a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War. He lived many years in Stow, MA, Lexington, KY, El Paso, TX and Simpsonville, SC before recently settling down in West Boylston, MA.
Kenn was Vice President of the Lexmark Corporation before retiring in 2009. Prior to that he worked for Digital Equipment Corporation and Package Machinery Company Inc. In his retirement he enjoyed RVing around the country with his wife, Pat and two dogs, Lucky and Divot. He found a good round of golf just about anywhere and Papa Kenn was always up for an adventure with his grandchildren. Kenn was a former selectman and served on the school committee for the town of Stow and enjoyed coaching many youth sports. He was an active member and served on the church vestry of Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Simpsonville, SC.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Patricia J. (Oswald) Farrell; three loving children: Shannon Banatt and her husband, Mike of Westford; Shawn Farrell and his wife, Brooke of Asheville, NC; and Todd Farrell and his wife, Jennifer of Montreal; five grandchildren, Sydney, Max, Mavis, Pema and Caleb; four siblings: Frederick Farrell, Jr. and his wife Linda of South Carolina; Laureen Lappe of Springfield; Patricia Maurer and her husband; Richard of East Longmeadow; and William Farrell and his wife, Mary Ann of East Longmeadow; and nieces and nephews.
Visiting Hours are Wednesday, August 12 from 10am to 12pm with a Prayer Service at 11:30am in Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St. His cremains will be interred privately in the Memorial Garden of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in his name to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/nca/donate or the Myeloma Association at www.myeloma.org/donate
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Lee Ricketts
August 19, 2020
What an incredible man. Kenn was instrumental in advancing my career at Lexmark and one of the most generous, honest and funny individuals anyone could wish to meet. We worked together. We golfed together. We drank together. Kenn’s legacy and memory will live on. RIP Kenn.
Doug Moore
August 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest In Peace Kenn.
Bob & Peggy Muller
August 9, 2020
Condolences to Pat and the family on the loss of a very good man. We in South Carolina remember him well as a good friend and neighbor.
Gayle Moriarty
August 11, 2020
Pat and children Ed and I are so sorry to hear about Kenn our thoughts and prayers are with you all.live Ed and gayle
Tammie Golla
August 11, 2020
Ken, I will forever remember your amazing smile, funny jokes, and taking in friends like Kris and I, and treating them like forever family. Prayers of peace to Pat and the entiee family. Until we meet again. Love ya!
Rosemary Collins
August 11, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss of Ken. He was a gentleman and very much respected.
Cynthia Eadie
August 11, 2020
Ken was a special man! He was caring, kind and could always make you laugh! He was one of a kind and will be missed by everyone who knew him! Gary and I often have those days of remembering those wonderful NUT years with Ken and Pat! Love to Pat and family!
John Katsoulis
August 11, 2020
Sorry to hear that Kenny has passed away. When I was a first year teacher at Birchland Park he was the starting guard on our basketball team. I remember his toughness and how quick he was. I'm pleased to see that he lived a full life.
Linda Wallace
August 11, 2020
My sincere sympathy to Pat and the entire family on the loss of my dear classmate and friend. Kenn was the best of us. Always kind and funny, loving and compassionate. I was blessed to have Kenn in my life. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Ellie Earlie
August 10, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the family. I was on a committee with Ken at Digital Equipment in the early 1980's and found him to be very professional and always very funny. It was a pleasure to work with Ken and I'm sure he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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