WEBSTER – Theodore G. “Ted” Farrow, 89, died Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home, peacefully in his sleep.
He leaves his wife of 67 years, Donna F. (Fitzgerald) Farrow; 2 sons, Douglas S. Farrow and his wife Joann of North Grosvenordale, CT and Timothy G. Farrow of Dudley; 5 grandchildren, Brian White, Thomas Farrow and his wife Cindy, Noelle Farrow and her husband Ray Ortiz, Joshua Farrow and his significant other Paula Lamie, and Andrew Farrow; 7 great-grandchildren, Josh White, Joshua Deloge, Clementine Farrow, Kinsley Deloge, Hazel Farrow, Charlotte Lamie-Farrow and Kayden Ortiz; a brother, Cedric Farrow of Shelburne, VT; nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Farrow in 2021 and by his sisters Evelyn Foss and Marjorie Cassidy.
He was born on November 1, 1935 in St. Johnsbury, VT and graduated from the Peacham Academy in 1953. He earned an Associate’s Degree in Agriculture from the University of Maine and then completed 2 years of electrical courses at Worcester Junior College. He lived in Webster since 1965.
Mr. Farrow was a laboratory technician for New England Power, later Massachusetts Electric, for 33 years retiring in 1997. In that capacity he worked all over New England.
Mr. Farrow was a member of the United Church of Christ, Federated and was instrumental in establishing and running its Food Share Program with his wife Donna. He was also a member of the Webster Lodge of Masons and the Lodge of Masons # 92 in Danville, VT.
He was part of the pit crew for the #32 Fitzgerald Ford in Barre, VT from 1962 to 1965. In 1964 he was part of the team that won the Vermont State Championship.
He loved woodworking and built his first home in Vermont at the age of 21. He enjoyed using his tractor to mow his lawn and to plow people’s driveways not for money but for homemade cookies.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, November 30, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in Point Breeze Restaurant, 114 Point Breeze Road, Webster. Donations in his memory may be made to Venture Community Services, Attn: Day Hab One, 44 Morris Street, Webster, MA 01570. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main Street.