Adrian 'Sam' Farrell
Born: November 26th, 1946
Passed on: August 21st, 2008
61, Sydney It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of Adrian Kevin ‘Sam’ Farrell who passed away peacefully at home Aug. 21, 2008. Born in Bay Du Nord, Fortune Bay, Nfld., on Nov. 26, 1946, he moved to Sydney at an early age where he resided until his death. He was the son of Eileen (Farrell) of Whitney Pier and the late Lawrence Farrell. He is survived by his loving wife, Janice (McIntyre) Farrell; sisters, Marguerite Pittman, Lillian (Bruce Andrews), Sydney River; brothers, Bernie (Margo), Newport Station, David (Margie), Sydney, Larry (Kim), North Sydney, Maurice, at home. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a special brother-in-law, John Pittman. In his earlier days, he was quite involved with the Holy Redeemer YCW. Adrian was a member of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves since Oct. 2, 1972, and spent two terms as commanding officer 45 Field Engineer Squadron and held various staff appointments at the Cape Breton Militia District Headquarters. Adrian retired from 45 Field Squadron with the rank of major and served a term as honorary lieutenant-colonel of the squadron. Adrian worked for a number of engineering consulting firms and for the last number of years was employed with Gillis Building Supplies until sickness forced him to retire. As per his wishes, there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A mass of resurrection will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church by Rev. Anthony O’Connor and Rev. Charles Cameron, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at 10 a.m. Reception to follow at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 12. Memorial donations may be made to Palliative Care at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be forwarded to the family at: twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca.
