Duane Leo Farnum

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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 Guantanamo, 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.

Duane married Joyce Ann Austin on 8 Apr 1967 in Alfred, Allegany County, New York. Joyce was born on 9 Feb 1947 in North Hornell, Steuben County, New York; died on 10 Feb 2023 in Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried in Maplewood Cemetery, Alfred, Allegany County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NORTH FORT MYERS, FL – Matthew A. Farnum, formerly of Andover, passed away on Thursday (March 10, 2022) while battling cancer.

Mr. Farnum was born on May 22, 1970 in Hornell to Duane L. and Joyce A. (Austin) Farnum. He was a 1990 graduate of Andover Central School. Most recently, Matthew worked as a sales associate at Walmart in Hornell. He also worked at Unimart in Andover and he worked in food service at Alfred University

Along with his mother, Matt is survived by his sister, Doreen (Ron) Schommer of Knoxville, Tenn.; two nieces, Abby Schommer of Knoxville, Tenn. and Raylyn Schommer of Wolcott; a nephew, Ryin Schommer of Wolcott; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Duane Farnum and his grandparents, Leighton and Lucille Austin, and Luther and Hazel Farnum.

Matt loved camping of any sort, whether roughing it in a tent or living the high life in a camper. Favorite local spots for him included Watkins Glenn with his mom and Alfred Lake Lodge permanent sites, where his grandparents, his parents, and he all had their own spots sharing the experience together. These were his most cherished memories; the ones he frequently visited.

He was a solitary soul who loved the outdoors. He delighted in the sights and sounds of nature. He was entirely content to sit on his porch observing and listening to the birds or even the rumble of thunder during a storm. Matt led a quiet life and enjoyed the simple pleasures to be had.

A private service will be held at the convenience of Matt's family, followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery in Alfred Station. Arrangements are under the direction of Baker-Swan Funeral Home, Andover. Online condolences may be offered at www.baker-swan.com.

Memorial contributions in Matt's name may be made to Cancer Services of Allegany County, 100 South Highland Avenue, Wellsville NY 14895. © 2022 Baker-Swan Funeral Home.

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