Title
Mr.
Last Name
Farnham
First Name
Donald
Middle Name
H.
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth
Dexter, ME
Date of Birth
1928-01-15
Place of Death
Exeter, ME
Date of Death
2007-01-17
Publication
unknown
Obituary
DONALD H. FARNHAM EXETER - Domiald H. Farnham, 79, died Jan. 17, 2007 at his residence after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 15,1928 in Dexter, the son of Albion and Florence May (Nickerson) Smith. He had been a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines, serving in WW II and in Korea. He worked in the woods and on construction but greatly enjoyed working the auctions, buying selling and trading with all his many friends. Surviving in addition to his wife of 53 years, Jeanette L. Cates Farnham of Exeter are his children, Judy and Alan Pineda and Jari Farnham, all of Alexandria, VA, 1 June Fillmore of Dexter, Jaye Farnham and Ron Brown of Fredricksburg, VA, John Farnham and Lisa of Exeter, Jill Farnham of Stetson, Jason Farnham of Exeter, James Farnham of Skowhegan, Jarina Farnham of Palmyra, Gary Farnham and Mary of Solon and William Farnham of Skowhegan; a sister, Gertrude Burton of Holiday, FL; many half brothers and sisters; 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Donald will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was predeceased by two brothers, William Smith and Lyle Farnham and a son, Joey Farnham. Memorial graveside services will be held at the Union Cemetery in Moscow in the spring. Cremation arrangements are by the Thompson Funeral Home, 17 Hudson Road, Corinth.