Richard Arthur "Dick" Farrar

Richard Arthur Farrar, 69, passed away on January 30, 2016, in Venice, FL. with his family by his side. Beloved husband and best friend of 37 years to Deborah (Bowman), loving father to three sons and a daughter – Kevin R. (wife, Eve), Tracy L. Grimes, Marc J. and Joshua S. (wife, Tricia). Adoring grandfather to Kelly, Hunter, Anika and Grady. He is preceded in death by his parents Arthur L. and Inez M. Farrar. Dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend to so many others. Dick grew up and lived in Auburn, ME where he attended Edward Little High School and held a number of jobs including driving for Pepsi and Plant Supervisor at Hillcrest, he was also on the Ski Patrol at LostValley and the Flag Man at Oxford Plains Speedway. In 1978 he married Deb and they later moved to Sterling, MA and became proud owners of Farrar Duck Farm. Dick volunteered with the Sterling EMS for 32 years and Sterling Fire Department for 30 years, reaching the rank of Deputy Chief at retirement. He also was part owner of Coastal Racing Association which ran four racetracks around New England. Dick received an Associate's degree in Fire Science and worked for the MassachusettsFireAcademy as Deputy Director of Facilities & Operations until retirement. Dick and Deb enjoyed many years of travel and adventure, with Aruba being their favorite destination. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Sterling Fire Department, P.O. Box 21, Sterling, MA 01564, or to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/index A Memorial Service will be held in Sterling, MA at a later date.