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December 17, 2012

Paul Farrell, 55

Peabody — Paul Farrell died unexpectedly at the age of 55. In his passing he left behind three sons, Daniel, Brandon and Ryan as well as a loving family. Paul had a deep love and fascination for music. His whole life he collected albums, tapes and CD’s, building up quite a collection. Paul was also an avid fan of the Patriots and Red Sox. But it is not the hobbies that defined Paul Farrell.

Paul had an undying love for all of his sons. Even though two of them were not his biological sons, he stepped up to the plate and became their father. His love was so deep that he would have given his life for any one of his sons. All his work and love ended up paying off, thankfully before he passed, he was at least able to see his three sons grow from children to well-adjusted, happy adults. It is in this undying love that the memory of Paul Farrell will be forever remembered.

Besides his loving sons, Paul leaves behind his mother, Irene (Harrison) Farrell of Peabody, his brother, Hank Farrell of Danvers, and his sister, Mary Jo Liacos of Goffstown, NH.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours for Paul will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to a charity of one’s choice. For directions and on-line obituary, visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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