ROBERT ALVIN (BOB) FARRISH |
September 26, 2024 |
Robert Alvin (Bob) Farrish of Goderich, formerly of Kintail, died Sept. 26, 2024, surrounded by family, at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital in Goderich. He was 83. Beloved husband of Noma Farrish. Loving 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. 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. The family thanks the staff at Maitland Manor and Alexandra Marine and General Hospital for all of the support during this time. A graveside service will take place at Greenhill Cemetery, Lucknow, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon and celebration upstairs at the Lucknow Arena complex. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow. Condolences may be made on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com. |