Robert (Bob) Alvin Farrish
A graveside service will be held at Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, on Saturday October 5, 2024 at 11 AM followed by a luncheon and celebration upstairs at the Lucknow Arena complex.

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow
In Memory of
Robert (Bob) Alvin Farrish
April 3rd, 1941 - September 26th, 2024

Place of Death

Alexandra Marine & General Hospital, Goderich

Obituary

Robert (Bob) Farrish passed away surrounded by family at the Alexander General Marine Hospital in Goderich on September 26, 2024. Beloved husband of Noma Farrish. Dear father of Ken Moran, Steve (Deb) Moran, Dave (Tina) Farrish, Mark (Deb) Farrish, and Nancy Moran. Dear brother of Deanna Thibodeau and father-in-law of Ross Kerr. Bob is also survived by 16 cherished grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. 
Predeceased by his parents Alexander (Bud) and Marjorie Farrish, brothers Sandy and John Farrish, sister Betty Farrish, daughter Donna Kerr, daughter in law Wanda Moran, and granddaughter Ashley Farrish. 
Bob farmed for 50 years in the Kintail area and worked off the farm at the Goderich elevators until his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and teaching his grandchildren all about farm life.  
A graveside service will take place at Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, on Saturday October 5, 2024 at 11 AM followed by a luncheon and celebration upstairs at the Lucknow Arena complex.  The family would like to thank the staff at Maitland Manor and the Alexander General and Marine Hospital for all of their support during this time.  

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Message from William Dickie2024-10-09 15:18:28
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Have many great memories working with him working at Goderich Elevators.All the stories he would tell of things that had happened to him in the past brought lots of smiles and laughter, one especially of the time he was up in the upright silo and had forked so much silage down the chute that he could not get back out, Noma came out after awhile looking for him when he hadn't come in from doing the chores, he said a few choice words to her for not coming out sooner, so she went back into the house for an hour or so and left him up there.She eventually came back out and forked enough silage away so Bob could get out. He said he was as nice as pie to her after that.
Message from Joanne Walters2024-10-02 10:10:11
To Bob's Family -- I'm so sorry for your loss. I have some fun memories of visiting Bud & Marj's farm when I was a little girl. May your own happy memories of Bob give you some comfort now. It was nice to see Deanna at my mom's (Winnie Farrish Walters) service in April. Wish we'd had more time to talk. God Bless you all, Joanne
Message from Kirk Baines2024-10-02 09:17:00
Noma and Family. I have know Noma and Bob for many years and am blessed to know both of them. Bob's fisty nature lead to many great conversations. He will be missed but we are all a bit better to have known him. our condolences to noma and family. Kirk Baines
Message from Lori (collins) Becker2024-10-02 08:58:35
Noma and family, so to hear about Bob.
Message from Janna Dodds2024-10-01 15:41:01
My deepest sympathy to both Dave and Nancy in the loss of your father We are thinking of you Don amd Janna
Message from Tammy Rand 2024-10-01 09:20:45
My deepest condolences
Message from Dave Bittorf2024-10-01 08:06:32
Ken, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Message from Colin Young2024-10-01 07:03:36
Ken l am so sorry for your loss of your dad may his memory be a blessing
Message from Pat Livingston2024-09-30 19:25:31
Dear Noma and family: thinking of you and sending condolences as you mourn the loss of Bob. Pat Livingston, Lucknow
Message from Alice Stevenson2024-09-30 18:46:59
Dave. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Alice and Gregg