David B. Farnham, 65, of Boothbay Harbor, died suddenly with his wife at his side on March 5 from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Mr. Farnham was born June 3, 1942 in Boothbay Harbor, the son of Maynard E. and Helen V. Webber Farnham, and is a graduate of Boothbay Region High School.
After graduating, he went to work in the area as a boat builder, entrepreneur and life long lobsterman, fishing out of Linekin Bay. A longtime antiques buyer and seller, he was always attending auctions in the Mid-Coast and Kennebec Valley area, focusing on marine antiques.
He was known for his self-taught knowledge on many issues, loved to spend time with each of his six grandchildren, celebrating their individuality. He could fix anything, and loved a challenge.
David and Linda just celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary last week.
Survivors include four children, Jonathan Farnham and his wife Millie of East Boothbay, Kerri Blackman and her husband Randy of Boothbay, J. Tyler Farnham and his companion Hannah McLellan of Boothbay, and Matthew D. Farnham of East Boothbay; and six grandchildren, Johanna Farnham, Adam Farnham, Emilie Farnham, Marissa Farnham, Michael Blackman and Jeremy Blackman.
A celebration of David and Linda’s lives was celebrated March 10 at the Charles Sherman American Legion Post, Industrial Park Way, Boothbay.
Private interment in the Ocean View Cemetery, Boothbay.
Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Farnham grandchildren scholarship fund, c/o The First, PO Box 493, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Simmons Harrington and Hall Funeral Home, Boothbay.
