Donald Elmer Farrish
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, ON

Cemetery:
Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, ON
In Memory of
Donald Elmer Farrish
April 24th, 1933 - November 15th, 2015

Place of Death

Wingham & District Hospital, Wingham, Ontario

Obituary

Donald Farrish of Lucknow, died in Wingham on November 15, 2015 at the age of 82. He was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Watson), and his second wife the late Wilma (Champion). Don was born in Ashfield Township on April 24, 1933 to the late Beatrice (Stein) and Lorne Farrish. Dear father of Donald & Patricia of Pt. Clark, David & Debbie of Kitchener, Darlene & Peter Shelton of Kincardine, Dale & Betty of Lucknow, Diane Kennedy of Oshawa, and Douglas and Kerry Lynne of Port Elgin. He will be missed by his 15 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Survived by sister Winnie Walters of Goderich, brother-in-law Jim (Pat) Watson of Guelph and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by grandson Travis, brothers Jack, George, Harold and Andrew in infancy, and brother-in-law Gord Walters. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at MacKenzie & McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Rev. Peggy Kinsman officiating, Anne Pritchard organist. Interment in Greenhill Cemetery. Donations to the Legion Branch 309, or the Wingham & District Hospital are appreciated.

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Message from Betty Bannerman2015-11-17 12:03:13
Please except my condolences with the passing of Don. He will be missed.
Message from Blair & Cathy Armstrong2015-11-17 10:25:01
To the Farrish family, please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Don. We have fond memories of being at Don & Dorthy's place in Gibsonton Florida many years ago. Don was a kind soul, a true gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him.
Message from Heather & Domenic Cirone2015-11-17 09:42:34
So sorry for your loss in your wonderful family.
Message from Debbie Brown2015-11-17 08:17:28
To Daine and her family, My heart is with you today as you say good bye to your Dad, Grand pa and friend. You speak so often of the fond memories of him that I know he will live on in your hearts. Love you lots, Debbie
Message from Roy & Marion Crick & Family2015-11-16 20:43:11
Very sorry to hear of Don's passing.He was a good friend and relative. We have many good memories of times we had over the years--ROY
Message from Sandra and Kevin Wilbur2015-11-16 15:47:27
Diane and family I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of your father. Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with your family during this trying moment.
Message from Joan and John pollard2015-11-16 13:55:59
To all the Farrish a Family my deepest sympathy. Donald was alway such a sweet generous man that I thought very highly of. He always brought me tomatoes when he would get back from Florida He and Dorothy were both wonderful generous people that will be missed . So sorry we are away but thinking of you all you at this time.
Message from Jamie and Leanne Houston2015-11-16 13:18:45
Doug and family, so sorry for your loss.
Message from Sheila Sinnett2015-11-16 13:01:22
Great souls never ever part They leave an impression on anyone they come across Everyone will remember your father as a fantastic human that he was God bless you in this hour of grief Sorry to hear about your dad
Message from Bob & June Gilchrist2015-11-16 12:18:12
We send our sincere sympathy to all Don's family -may you be comforted that he is at rest and may God give you peace. Bob & June
Message from Steve Demers and Julie LaBonte2015-11-16 06:37:35
So sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family xoxo
Message from Christine Kelman2015-11-15 21:30:07
You will be missed Grandpa. Fly high and soar. You're one of our angels now.