Michael Farrell, Jr. Obituary (1947 - 2021)

Augusta-Michael W. Farrell, Jr., age 74 died Friday, November 26, 2021 at the comfort care unit of Glenridge after a long illness. Mr. Mike, as he was called by many, was born July 15, 1947, the son of Michael Sr., and Catherine Greene Farrell. Mike was a life-long blood worm harvester spending years traveling up and down the coast of Maine harvesting, as he called it, the bait of choice. He was a big fan of bluegrass music and was an accomplished guitar and mandolin player. Mike was predeceased by his parents and a brother, David Farrell. Michael is survived by 2 sisters, Janice Bunnell and Catherine Bilodeau, brother Joseph Farrell, 3 sons Michael and his wife Jan, John and his wife Delta, and Jody and his wife Sena, and 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Michael is also survived by the love of his life, Coreine Fletcher. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, where condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the funeral home website familyfirstfuneralhomes.com