Obituary for Joseph E Farmer
Lincoln – Joseph E. Farmer, 86, went to be with the Lord, and his beloved wife Emily, on Thursday, March 17, 2022. He was born August 1, 1935 in Benedicta, the son of Joseph and Arlene (Brennan) Farmer.
Joseph grew up in East Millinocket, and was a graduate of Schenck High School, class of 1953, and attended Husson College, graduating in 1956. Joseph worked at the Great Northern Paper Company for 34 years, retiring in 1990 as Director of Industrial Relations. In 1956 he married Emily Randlett, and they shared 65 years together until her death just 4 days prior to his. Like Emily, Joseph was a charter member and officer of Katahdin Friends Incorporated and served on the Human Rights Committees of Treats Falls House, Abbott Group Home, and the Charlotte White Center
Joseph is survived by two daughters, Michelle E. “Mickey” Farmer, and Katharine Ann Aylward and her husband Tate; two granddaughters, Angela Marie Craft and Miranda Jo Ullrich and her husband Jeff; great grandchildren Kamron, Alexandra, Emily, and Elizabeth; a brother , Robert Farmer; a sister in law, Marilyn Farmer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Joseph was predeceased by his brother, John Farmer.
A Joint Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated later in the springtime for Joseph and Emily, with burial at St. Benedict’s Cemetery in Benedicta. Gifts in their may be sent to Creative Options, 175 Union Street, Suite B, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Lincoln. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.
Joseph grew up in East Millinocket, and was a graduate of Schenck High School, class of 1953, and attended Husson College, graduating in 1956. Joseph worked at the Great Northern Paper Company for 34 years, retiring in 1990 as Director of Industrial Relations. In 1956 he married Emily Randlett, and they shared 65 years together until her death just 4 days prior to his. Like Emily, Joseph was a charter member and officer of Katahdin Friends Incorporated and served on the Human Rights Committees of Treats Falls House, Abbott Group Home, and the Charlotte White Center
Joseph is survived by two daughters, Michelle E. “Mickey” Farmer, and Katharine Ann Aylward and her husband Tate; two granddaughters, Angela Marie Craft and Miranda Jo Ullrich and her husband Jeff; great grandchildren Kamron, Alexandra, Emily, and Elizabeth; a brother , Robert Farmer; a sister in law, Marilyn Farmer; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Joseph was predeceased by his brother, John Farmer.
A Joint Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated later in the springtime for Joseph and Emily, with burial at St. Benedict’s Cemetery in Benedicta. Gifts in their may be sent to Creative Options, 175 Union Street, Suite B, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements are by Lamson Funeral Home, Lincoln. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.lamsonfh.com.