1934 – 2015

AUBURN — Bert H. Farrington, 81, a resident of Jay, passed away on Wednesday morning, Dec. 30, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin with his loving wife and family by his side, following a brief illness.

He was born in Jay on Nov. 20, 1934, the son of Wallace Farrington and Muriel (Smith) Farrington. He graduated from Jay High School in 1954. On Oct. 16, 1955, he married Priscilla Virgin. Bert worked for International Paper Co. for 25 years and for the state of Maine Department of Transportation, where he enjoyed plowing snow. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at International Paper and attended the Wayside Bible Baptist Church.

He enjoyed traveling and visited each state in the U.S. He also enjoyed spending time at his camp on Worthley Pond for many years. Bert’s best times were spent with his family, he also had many fond memories of time spent in the outdoors. Bert and Priscilla spent many years wintering in Florida.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Priscilla Farrington of Jay; two sons, Robert Farrington and his wife, Judy, of Jay, and Dean Farrington and his wife, Celeste, of Jay; one daughter, Diane Jackson and her husband, David, of Jay; eight grandchildren, Zachery, Jacob, Jenna, Noah, Samuel, Lauren, Levi and Joel; seven great-grandchildren, Ava, Wyatt, Jack, Blake, Joshua, Jacolby and Gavin; his brother, Erland Farrington and his wife, Cheryl, of East Jay.

He is predeceased by his parents; and his brothers, Norwood and Rodney Farrington.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Hospice House for their wonderful care while Bert was there.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.