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Doug Farnell
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of
William Douglas «Doug» Farnell of Eight Island Lake,
NS, formerly of Trenton, NS, who passed away April 15, 2024,
surrounded by his loving family.
Dad fought a strong battle against his cancer diagnosis and
continued to live life to the fullest; hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling,
playing with his great-children and tormenting Mom every opportunity
he had.
Dad grew up in Trenton and as a teenager was involved with
Air Cadets; was an active member of DeMolay; and had a huge love for
animals. At the age of 16 along with his father, they purchased an old
run-down hunting shack on Eight Island Lake that became known as
«the camp». That old shack grew with additions,
upgrades and many renovations and Dad eventually built his retirement
home with Mom where they enjoyed their summers on the beautiful lake
and winters in sunny Florida. Dad met Mom in 1958. They lived in
Halifax while Dad worked at Sobeys; made the move back to New Glasgow
where Dad was employed at the Car Works and then NS Power where he
eventually retired at the age of 54. As a couple, they were active in
First United Church – Dad being an Elder. Together, they enjoyed
camping, darts at the legion, playing cards with Harvey and Judy and
were original members of the Trenton Twirlers Square Dancing
Group.
Dad loved being a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He was also a surrogate Dad to many of our friends who tagged along on
weekends to the camp. He was known as «Grampie»,
«Gramp», and «BoBo», and loved
teaching anyone who was interested, how to hunt, fish, 4-wheel, catch
frogs, and swim at «the camp».
Dad will be greatly missed by his soulmate of over 63 years,
Patricia «Pat» (Kehoe); daughter, Pam Farnell,
Trenton; son, Stephen Farnell (Natalie), Enfield; sister, Cheryl
Morrison, Trenton; grandchildren, Jessica Bevis (Colby), Devon
Turnbull, Leigha Kaiser (Nick), Travis Turnbull (Denise);
great-grandchildren, Kynleigh, Colson, Vera and Asher; brother-in-law,
Alan Kehoe (MaryAnn), Vancouver; sister-in-law, Ena Kehoe, Riverview
NB, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents,
Jack and Stevie Farnell; in-laws George and Kay Kehoe;
brothers-in-law, Gord Atwater and Tom Kehoe.
Visitation 6-8 pm Sunday, April 21, 2024, at R.H. Porter
Funeral Home, 73 High Street, Trenton. Funeral 2 pm Monday, April 22,
2024 at First United Church, 81 High Street, Trenton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Continuing Care
of Sherbrooke.
We would like to thank Dr. Nell, Antigonish, Dr. Caldwell,
Halifax, the nurses and staff of the Palliative Care Unit at St.
Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish and Continuing Care of
Sherbrooke for their amazing care of Dad and support to our
family.
Funeral directions under the care of R.H. Porter Funeral
Home, Trenton.
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