Donald H. Farnell

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. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 93 Oromocto will hold a tribute service at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association.