Charles William Farrell Jr.
RANDOLPH – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our brother, uncle and great-uncle, Charles William Farrell Jr., at the age of 75. He was lovingly known as “Bill” or “Billy”.
Bill was born in Gardiner on April 19, 1948, the son of Charles Sr. and Joyce Farrell of Randolph. Bill liked to ride his pedal bike and was locally known as “Bicycle Bill” all over Randolph and Gardiner. He was also a huge fan of Nascar.
Bill worked for a number of years as the dishwasher at Wakefield’s Diner, which is now known as the A-1 Diner in Gardiner. He also worked in the Town of Randolph mowing lawns and snow blowing driveways.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Joyce Farrell; and his brother, Lawrence Farrell.
Bill leaves behind a sister, Roxanne Cook (Tim) of Waterville, a brother, Timothy Farrell (Kay) of West Gardiner; two nephews, Scott Ware (Hillary) of Gardiner, and Jeremy Farrell (Dana) of Waterford, two nieces, Jasmine Merrill (Jason) of Waterford, and Renee McCaslin (Dean) of Vassalboro; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Bill’s visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Oct, 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, with a memorial service following at noontime.
Arrangements are entrusted with Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 53 Brunswick Ave., in Gardiner. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website, http://www.staplesfuneralhome.com
In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made in Bill’s name to the:
Kennebec Valley
Humane Society
10 Pethaven Lane
Augusta, ME 04330 or
to help care for the dogs he so enjoyed walking
each week
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