Duane L. Farnum
1945 - 2001 (56 years)-
Name Duane L. Farnum Birth 8 Aug 1945 Wellsville, Allegany Co., New York, USA Gender Male Death 26 Dec 2001 Corning, Steuben Co., New York, USA Notes - Duane L. Farnum, 56, of 42 E. Greenwood St., Andover, died suddenly
Wednesday (Dec. 26, 2001) after being taken to the emergency room at
Corning Hospital.
He was born Aug. 8, 1945 in Wellsville, son of C. Luther and Hazel
Wickwire Farnum. On April 8, 1967 in Alfred Station, he married the
former Joyce Austin, who survives him.
He was a 1964 graduate of Angelica Central School, and had served with
the U.S. Navy from 1966-1971 being stationed in Quantanomo, Cuba. A
graduate of Alfred State College, Duane was an auto mechanic and a
former auto parts manager with Advantage Auto in Hornell. A member of
the Andover Fire Department, he was an avid race car fan, enjoying
both local events and NASCAR.
Surviving besides his wife is a son, Matthew Farnum of Wellsville;
daughter, Doreen (Brian) Kerzner of Rhode Island; brothers, Donald
Farnum of Cuba, David Farnum of Friendship and Gary Farnum of Bolivar;
sister, Denise (Ronald) McKnight of Cleveland, Miss.; and several
nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call Sunday from 1-3 p.m. at the
Mulholland-Swan Funeral Home, Inc. in Andover. A memorial funeral
service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Pastor
Rick Kiddy of the United Church of Friendship officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Andover Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad
or to the American Heart Association.
Person ID I18244 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 29 Aug 2011
Father Luther Clarence Farnum, b. 15 Jun 1926, Angelica, Allegany Co., New York, USA d. 25 Jan 2000, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA (Age 73 years) Mother Haxel Irene Wickwire, b. 18 Jul 1925 d. 15 Aug 1993 (Age 68 years) Marriage 29 Mar 1945 Angelica, Allegany Co., New York, USA - The Angelica Advocate, April 5, 1945
FARNUM - WICKWIRE
At an early spring wedding, Thursday evening, March 29, Hazel Irene Wickwire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wickwire of Belmont, became the bride of Pvt. Luther C. Farnum, son of Mrs. Grace Farnum and the late Gordon Farnum of Angelica. The wedding was solemnized in St. Paul's Episcopal Church by Rev. Roy L. Webber. Easter Lilies and pink and white snapdragons formed the setting. Mrs. Ray Lyon of Belvidere played the wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length gown of beige with brown accessories. Her corsage was of Easter lilies and white snapdragons. The maid of honor was the bride's sister, Miss Edna Wickwire. She wore a gold colored gown with brown accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations and pink snapdragons. Harland Palmer of Angelica attended the groom. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of Mrs. Grace Farnum. Pvt. Farnum left Monday, for Camp Meade, Maryland.
Family ID F3561 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Joyce Austin Marriage 8 Apr 1967 Alfred, Allegany Co., New York, USA Children 1. Matthew Farnum 2. Doreen Farnum Family ID F4840 Group Sheet | Family Chart
- Duane L. Farnum, 56, of 42 E. Greenwood St., Andover, died suddenly
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Event Map Birth - 8 Aug 1945 - Wellsville, Allegany Co., New York, USA Marriage - 8 Apr 1967 - Alfred, Allegany Co., New York, USA Death - 26 Dec 2001 - Corning, Steuben Co., New York, USA = Link to Google Earth Pin Legend : Address : Location : City/Town : County/Shire : State/Province : Country : Not Set