Donald “don” Farrington

1930 ~ 2016

Mr. Donald Cameron Farrington, beloved husband of Matilda (Tillie), passed away peacefully at St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge, on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the age of 86 years.

Donald was born in Edmonton and moved to Lethbridge with his parents at a young age. He loved his work in the sheet metal and heating trade for 40 years, retiring in 1986 due to ill health.

He is survived by Matilda, his wife of 63 years. Don is also survived by his son Greg (Garilene) Farrington and their family Kari Patricia, Ryan (Jen), Aiden and Natalie [Kingston, Ontario]; his daughter Mary Anne (Mark) Murphy [Lethbridge] and their family Curt Derbyshire [Crowsnest Pass], Kari Derbyshire [Calgary]; and his son Jim (Alejandra) Farrington [Calgary] and their family Courtenay, Kyo [Calgary], Juan, Ali, Sophia [Lethbridge].

Don is also survived by his sister-in-law Kathy Miskulin [Lethbridge]. He is predeceased by his parents George and Elizabeth Farrington.

Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be dearly missed. He set an example of hard work, honesty, faithfulness and devotion to his family and was greatly loved by them.

Our family thanks Dr. Meller and the Staff of St. Therese Villa for their compassionate care.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Those who wish, may make a donation in Don’s memory to St. Therese Villa. Please make cheques to: Covenant Health Foundation (specify in memo line St. Therese Villa, Lethbridge), 1400 9 Ave South, Lethbridge AB T1J 4V5

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, January 6, 2017 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 St. S., Lethbridge, AB, with Deacon Cliff Bogden, officiating. Interment will take place in the Mountain View Cemetery.