OBITUARY
Paul V. Farren
February 18, 1942 – February 10, 2021
Paul V. Farren of Harwich, MA formerly of Dorchester passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Paul was a member of the Boston Fire Department for 35 years. He rose through the ranks and retired as a District Fire Chief, he loved his job.
A husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, he was our rock always there when we needed him. Devoted husband to Michele (Drohan) Farren of Harwich, MA. He is survived by his brother James Farren of Scituate, MA sister Rose Feeney of Braintree, MA and Katherine Scott of Rockland, MA.
He was a dedicated loving father to Michele and Bill Gustafson of Halifax, MA Timothy Farren of Plymouth, MA, Daniel Farren of Harwich, MA and Jennifer and Nicholas Pratt of Bourne, MA. Beloved grandfather to Zachery Farren, Nicholas Farren, Emma Gustafson, Lily Gustafson, and Colin Pratt along with many nieces and nephews.
With adherence to COVID-19 health precautions and social distancing rules, visitation will be held on Sunday February 14, 2021 from 1-5 pm at Doane Beal and Ames, 260 Main St (Rte 28) W.Harwich, MA. A gathering of family and friends will take place 8:30 a.m. Monday February 15, 2021 at Doane Beal and Ames in W. Harwich followed by a 10 a.m. committal service with military honors at Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to VNA Hospice of Cape Cod. To share a memory or for online condolences, please visit www.doanebealamesharwich.com.
DONATIONS
- VNA Hospice of Cape Cod
Services
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Visiting Hours
Sunday, February 14, 2021
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Committal Service with Military Honors
Monday, February 15, 2021
Memories
Paul V. Farren
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ADD A MEMORYDotti Gerrior
February 15, 2021
Michele our friendship has been a gift.
I treasure traveling all over Europe with you and Paul...so many countries so many laughs...so many memories that will last forever..
I will miss my 5 minute hug with Paul every time we were together..
He didn’t know what to do with me.🤗
May Paul Rest In Peace..
Luv u both..
P.S. Tell Paul I luv him...I still do everyday
Bob LaPierre
February 14, 2021
Michele
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Warm regards
Bobby & Andrea LaPierre And Siding Team
Gilda Glorioso
February 14, 2021
We first met Paul and Michele in Harwich when they became our next door neighbors. We became good friends and will always have great memories of getting together. Paul remained up beat even though he faced some tough battles with his cancer. He was a fighter and never gave up trying to beat his disease. We will miss him and we send our love to Michele and their family.
With deepest sympathy,
Steve and Gilda Glorioso
Kevin HASTIE
February 12, 2021
I met Paul one day at the Fire House ,He was filling for my lieutenant ,he did know me...I told him my mother use to babysits you..he look at me bewildered ..I told him I was Mary Farren son and said now I have family on job..he told me to study..but I never did..everyone Imet on fire dept always talk highly of him...my condolences and prayer to my second cousin..Kevin Hastie BFD retired..
Jim Haines
February 12, 2021
I was sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. I worked a few fires with Paul. A good jake and a class act. He will be missed. RIP Chief. Retired BFD FLT Jim Haines
Terrie Borden
February 12, 2021
Michelle,
Thinking of you at this difficult time. I pray you and your family are comforted by the love and wonderful memories you share.
With sincere sympathy for your loss,
Terrie Borden
Aleta Azarian
February 12, 2021
My memory is really through the wonderful story’s of travel and family shared by Michele during my time working at Kinlin Grover . May Pauls loving family and friends be comforted now by the shared love and memories of your many wonderful years together. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Aleta and Douglas Azarian.
Joyce Cormier
February 12, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Dianne McKenna Beguerie
February 12, 2021
Michele and family
So very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Heartfelt condolences to all of you
at this very difficult time
❤️❤️❤️
Patricia Marani
February 12, 2021
I am blessed to have had both of you in my life for forty plus years.
The fun we had, the traveling we did, Paul and Dave, what a pair, we
never knew what to expect! They enjoyed life to the fullest and how lucky we were to share all those memories with them.
Paul gave a great fight for the past ten years and is now at peace.
Thanks for all the great memories!!
Steve Waldron
February 12, 2021
Paul tortured me as a rookie back in 1979 on Morton St. lol What a colorful guy. Wish the Department had more like him. Great memories of Paul and his gang.
John Noonan
February 12, 2021
May Paul be resting peacefully in the loving arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ. Sorry for your loss of a good man, god bless
Bill Connors
February 12, 2021
He was the best of the best firefighter, golfer, and especially with his camaraderie. Came on together 07/07 71 Michele for what’s it worth I hope he going to a better planet when the way this one going. Take care Michele, he will be missed. Bill Connors one of the Boston Duffers.
Yuji Hairston
February 12, 2021
Great friend and officer of my induction into the fire department at Ladder 14 great times.😊 FF Yuji Hairston.
Shannon Simison
February 11, 2021
I want to send my deepest condolences to the entire family. I have so many memories, my most recent was our annual 5K for Ovarian Cancer. I loved seeing Paul running across the finish line. It was nice to be a part of that day, and I looked forward to it each year we participated. Sending my love and prayers. Love, Shannon Simison
Peter & Carol lOPES
February 11, 2021
Michelle, We are so very for your loss and if we can be of any help to you let us know for we are not far away in Eastham.
We have such wonderful memories of the many international trips we took with you and Paul and the rest of our friends, they will remain with us forever and Paul is a big part of these memories.
Love and Peace to you and your family, you are in our prayers!
Rich and Ellen Brothers
February 11, 2021
Michele,
Please accept our most sincere condolences on Paul’s passing
We are better persons for having known Paul .
You and your family are in our prayers and though not the place we all want for us , he is in a better place for him.
Rich and Ellen
Joyce and Ray Ball
February 10, 2021
Our deepest condolences to you Michele and your family.
Sheila Ware
February 10, 2021
With deepest sympathy in the lost of your dear husband, father and grandpa. Paul was a very nice man who fought a very hard battle. He was a very caring family man and will be missed by all those who loved him. May you Rest In Peace🙏🙏