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Black Watch Friends:
Regret to notify you of the passing yesterday of Don Farnell.
Most of Don’s time with The Black Watch was in 2nd Battalion.
With thanks to Mel Ellis and Grant Payne for details below.
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Donald H. Farnell
1943-2010
Donald H. Farnell passed away suddenly by accident on Sunday July 11, 2010 near Welsford, NB. Born in Springhill, NS, he was a son of the late Ira and Hally (Sisk) Farnell. Donald was a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces with 3 RCR. He served overseas with three tours in Cyprus. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion branch 93 Oromocto, NB. Donald was an avid stamp collector.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Glenda; two sons Derek (Adele) of Fredericton and Darrel of Fredericton; three grandchildren Ira, Trisha and Hally; three brothers Dennis, David (Anne) all of Salt Springs, NS, Ronald of Springhill, NS; two nephews Jason Farnell and Paul Farnell. Donald was also predeceased by a brother Roland Farnell.
The family will receive friends at Bishops Funeral Home 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton on Thursday, July 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. A funeral service will be held at Bishop’s Funeral Home on Friday, July 16 at 2:00 pm. With Rev. Steve Ranni officiating. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.
NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT
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