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Helen M. Farren

Helen M. Farren

Helen M. Farren, 95, of Tanglewood Manor, passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in UPMC Chautauqua WCA.

She was born Aug.11, 1922, in the town of Harmony, the daughter of the late Floyd A. and Mary R. Allison Woodin.

Helen was salutatorian of the class of 1941 at Panama High School. For 30 years, she worked at Caprino’s Furniture, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Harmony Senior Citizens.

Surviving are a son, Ronald Farren of Jamestown; five grandchildren: Ronald Farren II, Joseph (Sarah) Farren Jr., and Patricia (Corey) Carlson, all of Jamestown; Ammie Cessna and Michael (Amy) Farren, both of Kennedy; seven great-grandchildren: Katie, Elizabeth, Ethan, Zachary, Patrick, Shawnette, and Kyle; nine great-great- grandchildren; and a daughter in law: D. Lauri Farren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Farren, whom she married July 26, 1941, and who died Sept, 12, 1982; a son, Joseph C. Farren, who died April 22, 1994; a brother, William A. Woodin; and a sister, Doris J. Carr.

The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct, 17, in the Lind Funeral Home. The Rev. Dayle F. Keefer will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service Tuesday in the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Road, Jamestown, NY 14701, or to a charity of choice.

You may leave a condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.