Michael Joseph Farmer

Michael Joseph Farmer, age 66, passed away on Friday, April 21st in Danvers after a lengthy illness with his family by his side. Michael was the son of the late Helen M. (Gannon) and Francis X. Farmer of Danvers. He was predeceased by his sister Denise Ann Farmer also of Danvers. Michael was a 1975 graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, and upon graduation enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He was a graduate of ITT Tech and then spent 14 years with The Dow Jones Company as a computer technician. Michael then joined Werner Enterprises as a truck driver, where he made the elite Million Miler club for his accident free record driving long haul routes across the United States. Michael loved spending time with his many nieces and nephews, was a devoted NASCAR fan, and especially enjoyed playing with and watching over the various dogs of his siblings. A gentle soul by nature, Michael could regularly be found at Rocco’s Pizza House, Jacks Take Out, or the Portside Diner, always in the same seat. Coming home to the comforts of life in Danvers after long weeks on the road gave Michael great joy and happiness. Michael is survived by his brothers Mark Farmer of Ijamsville, Maryland and his partner Beth Owens, John and Susan Farmer of Gloucester, Brian and Anne Farmer of Danvers, and his sister Maryellen Feeley and her husband Edmund of Greenwich Connecticut. Along with his siblings, Michael will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews: Jay P. Farmer and his wife Carys of New Orleans, LA, Joan K. Farmer of Danvers, Meghan Farmer and her husband Devin Kelly of New York City, Caroline M. Feeley of Boston, MA, Nathan F. Farmer and his fiancé Jacqueleen L. Morin of Arlington, VA, Ellen (Feeley) Philipps and her husband Mark of New York City, Justin G. Farmer and his wife Emily of Sommerville, MA, Sarah S. Farmer of Denver, CO, Neil P. Farmer of Charlottesville, VA, Katherine G. Feeley and her fiancé Danny Winschuh of San Francisco, CA, and Patrick F. Feeley of Columbus, OH. The family deeply thanks his caregivers at the Lahey Medical Center and Hawthorne Hill. After a private Funeral Mass, Michael was laid to rest in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lynn. Donations can be made in Michael’s memory to the Francis X. Farmer Family Scholarship Fund at St. John’s Preparatory School, 72 Spring Street, Danvers, MA, 01923.