Kenneth R. Farmer
Born: Fri Mar 25, 1921
Died: Fri Apr 20, 2012
Visitation
4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wed Apr 25, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
Funeral Service
10:00 AM Thu Apr 26, 2012
Location: Our Funeral Home
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Kenneth R. Farmer 91, of Williamstown, passed away Friday April 20, 2012 at his home after a brief illness. He was born March 25, 1921 in Palermo, NY a son of Ralph & Bessie Coventry Farmer. A self made man whose vast job experiences included service and specialty positions at several local automotive dealerships, also assuming the family dairy farm in Palermo in his fathers honor. Then moving the farm to Williamstown, NY and lastly becoming the owner of his own mining and excavation business. Ken was also a member of the Central Square Masonic Lodge # 622.
Surviving are his wife the former Jean Bigelow, three children, twin daughters Joan Merritt and Joanne Brown, and Bonnie Farmer, 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and several other important persons who claimed Ken as family.
Funeral services will be held 10:00am Thursday from LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc., Camden, NY. Interment Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, NY. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home, 109 Main Street. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in Ken’s memory.
Masonic service will be held Wednesday, 6:30 pm at the Funeral Home
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Mark$ Debbie Weaver
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Jean and Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss, Ken was a very special man and I feel so fortuniate to have know Ken through my parents, still remember his 85th Birthday party, that day was so special. Enjoyed his company and talking about old times. You are in our thoughts and prayers
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John and Dolores Lindsley
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Jean we are so very sorry, I''m so glad I was able to see Ken this spring. I don''t think I will be able to make it to any of the hours Wed. or Thurs. You let me know if there is anything I can do to help you. I know you are going through alot with this and with your Mom. I will stay in touch after a little time passes for you. You are in our prays. You don''t realize how much of an inspiration you both have been to me. I will greatly miss Ken. God bless you Love, John& Dolores Lindsley
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Dorene Merritt Mansfield
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Posted Mon April 23, 2012
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Jean and Bonnie I am so sorry for your loss, Ken was a very special man.I remember the time he came to my moms 95th birthday party and he always was welcome to my parents home and I will never forget him. I always enjoyed his company and he will be deeply missed. Ken was there when my parents passed away and I that I was able to be for you both. Just remember that you and Bonnie will be in my prayers.
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Carol Beers
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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Joan (Sharon) and Joanne (Sandy) - Very sorry to learn of your loss. May you be comforted knowing friends care and are thinking of you and your family. You will see him again some day.
Carol Beers
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Johanna Houseknecht
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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To the Farmer family and friends:
While we are mourning the loss of our friend, others are rejoicing to meet him behind the veil. ~John Taylor
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken.
Robert, Johanna & Kelly Houseknecht
( Bill & Ruth Avery's granddaughter & family)
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TOM RICE
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Posted Tue April 24, 2012
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TO JEAN, BONNIE, JOAN, JOANNE I KNOW THIS IS A HARD TIME FOR ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IT HIT ME VERY HARD YESTERDAY WHEN I FOUND OUT. ALL MY LOVE AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND ALL.
SO MAYBE A FEW THOUGHTS TO GIVE YOU A SMILE:
KEN WAS ALWAYS FIRM IN HIS BELIEFS BUT NEVER WAS TO BUSY TO LISTEN.
THE KEN I KNEW HELP ME UNDERSTAND WHEN I LOST MY DAD,
HE WAS THE ONLY OTHER PERSON TO DRIVE MY MOTORCYCLE....WAS GONE FOR A FEW HOURS AND NO HELMET.
WANTED TO SELL ME THE FARM THEN SENT ME OFF FOR THE WEEKEND TO THINK ABOUT IT
BUT MY FONDEST MEMORY IS HOW TICKLED HE WOULD GET WHEN WE''D GO TO WILLIAMSTOWN TO WORK ON THE NEW FARM. WHO WOULD GO TO SLEEP FIRST SPOOK OR TOM.
IF I HAD TO PICK ONE PERSON THAT MADE A BIG INFLUENCE IN MY LIFE
KEN AND MY DAD WOULD BE TIED.
FROM MY FAMILY HERE IN TENNESSEE
TO YOU ALL DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
TOMED
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Laurie (Clark) Raymond
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Posted Wed April 25, 2012
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Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. How fortunate you were to have your father until he was 91 years old....that is just amazing to me...what a wonderful life he must have had - so many memories and stories. I would have loved to be one of the people that were able to hear his stories. Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Your friend and co-worker,
Laurie
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Jill Flack
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Posted Mon June 18, 2012
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Hi, Jean and Bonnie I just learned of Ken's passing. As you know, I was very fond of him. He was always so kind to me and everyone he met. I am sure you are still mourning your loss. My thoughts are with you! Take care!
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Joyce Thomas( Adopted Daughter)
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Posted Sun February 03, 2013
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Jeam,Bonnie, You know a piece of my heart died that day. My Dad, who adopted me as his very own, on an adoption certificeat , with his "Thumb-Print" of approvel! The talks, tears, we shared, are etched in my heart. My Dad, My Hero, --------Know I cry for you all. As Missing him is so Hard!!
Jean? His&Your Photo, hangs in our den, with our adoption certificets place with care on both sides.....
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