Lena Geneva "Genny" Farnham, 87, of Somers, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in LaGrange, Georgia on July 11, 1933, the loving daughter to Charlie and Pearl Railey. Genny was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Bo Farnham; a brother, Troy; sister, Faye Fordham; daughter-in-law, Cheryl D. Farnham; and a granddaughter, Meghan. Genny is survived by her sons, Mark Farnham and his wife, Diane, Neal Farnham and his wife, Debbie, and Steve Farnham and his wife, Nancy and her daughter, Faye Gately; nine grandchildren, Brian, Andrew (Rebecca), Sean (Christine), Christopher, Thomas, Rachael (Eric), Erin (Matt), Jillian, Shelby, Josh and Jessica; and five great-grandchildren, Nick, Angel, Charlotte, Gabriel, Finnian, Ella, and Harlow.
As an active member for 57 years of the Congregational Church of Somersville, she was involved in many activities such as church clerk, and serving on the mission committee, board of deacons, and as a Sunday School teacher. She also worked with the Ladies Aid Society and at the Blacksmith Shoppe, which is a thrift shoppe operated by the Ladies Aid out of a building that was an active Smith in the mid 1800s. Genny's husband Bo's great grandfather Farnham learned his trade as a blacksmith there. She was active in the Somers community and was elected by the people to serve on the library board in the 1970s - she thought that was a great honor. Genny was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Buck-Dubiel Unit 101, in Somers.
The Somers Senior Center became a hub of activity for her after retirement in 1997, first as a volunteer secretary and then later as an active member. She also did volunteer work at Rockville Hospital and Woodlake Healthcare Center. Genny was on a first name acquaintance with President Jimmy Carter and attended a luncheon at the Hartford Hilton for him and was formally invited to his presidential inauguration. They were fellow Georgians.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours on Tuesday, July 6, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. A service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Somersville. To leave online condolences, please visit
www.somersfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 3 to Jul. 7, 2021.
As an active member for 57 years of the Congregational Church of Somersville, she was involved in many activities such as church clerk, and serving on the mission committee, board of deacons, and as a Sunday School teacher. She also worked with the Ladies Aid Society and at the Blacksmith Shoppe, which is a thrift shoppe operated by the Ladies Aid out of a building that was an active Smith in the mid 1800s. Genny's husband Bo's great grandfather Farnham learned his trade as a blacksmith there. She was active in the Somers community and was elected by the people to serve on the library board in the 1970s - she thought that was a great honor. Genny was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Buck-Dubiel Unit 101, in Somers.
The Somers Senior Center became a hub of activity for her after retirement in 1997, first as a volunteer secretary and then later as an active member. She also did volunteer work at Rockville Hospital and Woodlake Healthcare Center. Genny was on a first name acquaintance with President Jimmy Carter and attended a luncheon at the Hartford Hilton for him and was formally invited to his presidential inauguration. They were fellow Georgians.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours on Tuesday, July 6, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. A service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Somersville. To leave online condolences, please visit
www.somersfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 3 to Jul. 7, 2021.
Lena Geneva "Genny" Farnham, 87, of Somers, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in LaGrange, Georgia on July 11, 1933, the loving daughter to Charlie and Pearl Railey. Genny was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, Bo Farnham; a brother, Troy; sister, Faye Fordham; daughter-in-law, Cheryl D. Farnham; and a granddaughter, Meghan. Genny is survived by her sons, Mark Farnham and his wife, Diane, Neal Farnham and his wife, Debbie, and Steve Farnham and his wife, Nancy and her daughter, Faye Gately; nine grandchildren, Brian, Andrew (Rebecca), Sean (Christine), Christopher, Thomas, Rachael (Eric), Erin (Matt), Jillian, Shelby, Josh and Jessica; and five great-grandchildren, Nick, Angel, Charlotte, Gabriel, Finnian, Ella, and Harlow.
As an active member for 57 years of the Congregational Church of Somersville, she was involved in many activities such as church clerk, and serving on the mission committee, board of deacons, and as a Sunday School teacher. She also worked with the Ladies Aid Society and at the Blacksmith Shoppe, which is a thrift shoppe operated by the Ladies Aid out of a building that was an active Smith in the mid 1800s. Genny's husband Bo's great grandfather Farnham learned his trade as a blacksmith there. She was active in the Somers community and was elected by the people to serve on the library board in the 1970s - she thought that was a great honor. Genny was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Buck-Dubiel Unit 101, in Somers.
The Somers Senior Center became a hub of activity for her after retirement in 1997, first as a volunteer secretary and then later as an active member. She also did volunteer work at Rockville Hospital and Woodlake Healthcare Center. Genny was on a first name acquaintance with President Jimmy Carter and attended a luncheon at the Hartford Hilton for him and was formally invited to his presidential inauguration. They were fellow Georgians.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours on Tuesday, July 6, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. A service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Somersville. To leave online condolences, please visit
www.somersfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 3 to Jul. 7, 2021.
As an active member for 57 years of the Congregational Church of Somersville, she was involved in many activities such as church clerk, and serving on the mission committee, board of deacons, and as a Sunday School teacher. She also worked with the Ladies Aid Society and at the Blacksmith Shoppe, which is a thrift shoppe operated by the Ladies Aid out of a building that was an active Smith in the mid 1800s. Genny's husband Bo's great grandfather Farnham learned his trade as a blacksmith there. She was active in the Somers community and was elected by the people to serve on the library board in the 1970s - she thought that was a great honor. Genny was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Buck-Dubiel Unit 101, in Somers.
The Somers Senior Center became a hub of activity for her after retirement in 1997, first as a volunteer secretary and then later as an active member. She also did volunteer work at Rockville Hospital and Woodlake Healthcare Center. Genny was on a first name acquaintance with President Jimmy Carter and attended a luncheon at the Hartford Hilton for him and was formally invited to his presidential inauguration. They were fellow Georgians.
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours on Tuesday, July 6, from 6- 8 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers. A service will be held on Wednesday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at the Congregational Church of Somersville, 22 Maple St., Somersville. Please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Ellington Center Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Congregational Church of Somersville. To leave online condolences, please visit
www.somersfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store.
Published by Journal Inquirer from Jul. 3 to Jul. 7, 2021.
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