Boylston: Earl 'Pete' Farmer, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Linda (Lucier) Farmer; a son Jason Perch and his wife Bridget; a daughter Elizabeth Keefe and her husband Zachary; 4 grandchildren -Ashlynn Andersen, Ian Perch, Aidan Keefe, Alex Keefe; and a sister- Judith White.
'Pete' as he was affectionately known, was born in Worcester, son of the late Earl and Mildred (Graham) Farmer. He graduated from Tahanto Regional High School and earned his Bachelors Degree from Gordon College. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was President and Owner of S.I. Howard Glass Co., Inc. in Worcester for many years. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Boylston and served as one of its deacons, trustees and many other roles over the past 39 years. He was also a member of the Lyons Club, The Boylston Senior Citizens Club, and the golf league at Wachusett Country Club. He also served as a trustee for the Boylston Public Library and was a Partner of Gordon College.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 5-8 p.m. in First Congregational Church of Boylston. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. in the church. Burial will be private. Nordgren Funeral Home 300 Lincoln St. Worcester is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations in Earl's memory may be made to the First Congregational Church of Boylston (http://www.fcc-boylston.org/Giving) or to Covenant House of New York (www.ny.covenanthouse.org). To leave an online condolence message, please click link.