Joseph Farnsworth

Joseph E. Farnsworth, 77 years old, of Alfred died late Monday evening, January 2, 2006 at H.D. Goodall Hospital in Sanford.Mr. Farnsworth was born on January 30, 1928 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of Joseph E. and Margaret (Hand) Farnsworth. Mr. Farnsworth was raised in Illinois and worked for over 26 years at the Berwyn Fire Department until he retired as a lieutenant. It was in Illinois where he married Helen (Bragdon) Farnsworth, and they raised their family. In 1980 he and his wife moved to the family home in Alfred.Mr. Farnsworth was a hard working quiet man who enjoyed his family life. He took interest in gardening and was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.Predeceasing Mr. Farnsworth are his parents and a brother William.Surviving is his wife of 54 years, Helen (Bragdon) Farnsworth of Alfred, two sons, Michael Farnsworth, Jack Farnsworth and his wife Rebecca all of Berwyn, Il; three grandchildren, Timothy, Sara, and Jason, a brother Robert and his wife Mary of Berwyn, Il, and several nieces and nephews.A period of visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main Street in Springvale. A funeral service will be held following visitation at 11:00 A.M. with the Rev. Bruce Burnham officiating. Burial will be in the spring in Riverside Cemetery in Springvale.For those that desire, memorials may be made to the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, Old Holland Rd., W. Kennebunk, ME 04094.To send a note of condolence please go to the "condolence" tab on the left.