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In Memory of
Bruce Allen
Farrin
Farrin
1947 - 2016
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Obituary for Bruce Allen Farrin
Ellsworth -- Bruce Allen Farrin, 69 died peacefully surrounded by his family on August 23, 2016. He was born April 27, 1947 in Ellsworth, the son of Eugene and Ella (Preble) Farrin.
Bruce graduated from Bar Harbor High School, class of 1966 and attended EMVTI. He served honorably in Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic with the Army from 1967 to 1970. The same years he joined the military, he married Sharyn Kelley. Bruce worked for the Bar Harbor Motor Company, Dow Pontiac , spent over 20 years with Bangor Hydro, Steego, and finally Car Quest, where he was known as Papa Smurf.
Bruce was KA1YPH in the Amateur Radio Club, enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to tinker. He could fix just about anything and especially enjoyed clocks. He had a smile that could light up a room and he loved huge, family gatherings, watching his grandchildren play sports, telling many stories, and spending time at the family’s camp on Flanders Pond.
Bruce is survived by his wife Sharyn Farrin of Ellsworth; brother Irving and wife Rhae; daughters Kelley Paul and husband David of Ellsworth, Heidi Davis and husband Tim of Ellsworth, Stacey Herrick and husband Toby of Mariaville; grandchildren Allison, Mackenzie, Farrin, Lydia, Autumn, Andrew and Anna; mother-in-law Lucy Kelley; brother-in-law Dennis Kelley and wife Ellen; many nieces and nephews. Bruce was pre-deceased by his parents; sister Sheila Butler, brother Eugene Farrin; sister-in-law Lori Jo Kelley; and father -in-law Walter Kelley.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Gifts in Bruce’s memory made be made to the Downeast Family YMCA Youth Sports, attn: Jean, PO Box 25, Ellsworth, ME 04605.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
Bruce graduated from Bar Harbor High School, class of 1966 and attended EMVTI. He served honorably in Vietnam as an aircraft mechanic with the Army from 1967 to 1970. The same years he joined the military, he married Sharyn Kelley. Bruce worked for the Bar Harbor Motor Company, Dow Pontiac , spent over 20 years with Bangor Hydro, Steego, and finally Car Quest, where he was known as Papa Smurf.
Bruce was KA1YPH in the Amateur Radio Club, enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved to tinker. He could fix just about anything and especially enjoyed clocks. He had a smile that could light up a room and he loved huge, family gatherings, watching his grandchildren play sports, telling many stories, and spending time at the family’s camp on Flanders Pond.
Bruce is survived by his wife Sharyn Farrin of Ellsworth; brother Irving and wife Rhae; daughters Kelley Paul and husband David of Ellsworth, Heidi Davis and husband Tim of Ellsworth, Stacey Herrick and husband Toby of Mariaville; grandchildren Allison, Mackenzie, Farrin, Lydia, Autumn, Andrew and Anna; mother-in-law Lucy Kelley; brother-in-law Dennis Kelley and wife Ellen; many nieces and nephews. Bruce was pre-deceased by his parents; sister Sheila Butler, brother Eugene Farrin; sister-in-law Lori Jo Kelley; and father -in-law Walter Kelley.
Services will be announced at a later date.
Gifts in Bruce’s memory made be made to the Downeast Family YMCA Youth Sports, attn: Jean, PO Box 25, Ellsworth, ME 04605.
Arrangements by Jordan-Fernald Funeral Homes. Condolences may be expressed at www.jordanfernald.com
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