Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Sherwood Anthony "Woody" Farrow

Male 1923 - 2008  (84 years)


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  • Name Sherwood Anthony "Woody" Farrow 
    Born 14 Dec 1923  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-379274 
    Died 14 Sep 2008  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 18 Sep 2008  Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I379274  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Julius Caesar Farrow,   b. 15 Sep 1898, Drumbo, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Sep 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Edna Viola Dippel,   b. 19 Aug 1902, Centreville (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1999, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 96 years) 
    Married 21 Dec 1920  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F258672  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Gloria Stanson,   b. 22 Jun 1924, Bulgaria Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 2014, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 21 Aug 1943 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F258674  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Sherwood Farrow

      1923-2008, With saddened hearts and many tears, we announce the peaceful passing, at Sunnyside Home, of Woody Farrow, Sunday, September 14, at the age of 84. Precious husband of Gloria (nee Stanson) for 65 blessed years, the great love of her life. Caring and loving father of Dennis (Diane), Sharon Cosman, Jim (Susan), and Judy Underwood, (Kim). Grandfather (Dedo) of Debbie, Kimberley and Mark Farrow, and Scott and Andrew Underwood. Great-grandfather of Nichole Farow and Darcy and Jesse Crocker, and great-great-grandfather of Jason and Dustin Farrow. Loved brother of Doug (Janice), Donny (Marg), Thelma North, and Carole Lichti (Enos). Loving brother-in-law of Helen and George Stanson, Edwin Stanson, and Helen Hillier. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Julius and Edna, a brother, Arnold, son-in-law, Al Cosman, sisters-in-law, Verna Stanson, Lois Stanson, and Betty Farrow, and brothers-in-law James Stanson, James Hillier, and Wilfred North. Woody served with the R.C.A.F., was a partner with Farrow Brothers Auto Electric, and taught auto shop at Grand River Collegiate. He was Mr. Fixit to family and friends. He loved playing cards, chocolate, fishing, woodworking, chocolate, bowling, telling a good joke and more chocolate. Friends are invited to share their memories of Woody with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Woody’s life and faith will be held at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Judi Harris officiating. A reception will immediately follow in the church fellowship hall. Condolences for the family and, in lieu of flowers, donations to St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Sunnyside Home may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com. In living memory of Woody, a donation will be made to the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.

      Waterloo Region Record 16 Sep 2008 pg B7

  • Sources 
    1. [S2488] aaa Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 026041 (1920).
      Name:Julius C Farrow Age:22 Birth Year:abt 1898 Birth Place:Oxford Marriage Date:21 Dec 1920 Marriage Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father:Thomas Farrow Mother:Mary Apple Spouse:Edna V Dippel

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Dec 1923 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Sep 2008 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 18 Sep 2008 - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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