Kevin Charles Farwell

Kevin Charles Farwell, 68, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 5, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Nashua on November 11, 1952, he is a son of Blanche A. (Soucy) Farwell and the late Charles H. Farwell, Jr. Kevin attended St. Christopher School, Spring Street Junior High School and graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1970.

He continued his education at Northeast School of Broadcasting in Boston, graduating in 1971.

Kevin began his career in radio broadcasting while in high school at WOTW AM & FM in Nashua. In 1972, he worked fulltime for WKNE in Keene and returned to Nashua in 1974 to work at WSMN with his local childhood idols including, Frank Teas, Ed Lecius, Al Rock, Ed Lecius Jr., Gerry Wood and Maury Parent. Kevin also worked for radio stations in Manchester, Concord, Exeter and Portsmouth.

He was a sports fan of the Boston teams and enjoyed travelling to visit some of the new Major League baseball parks. Kevin loved a variety of music, attending band concerts and parades, and watching comedy, travel, variety and game shows. Kevin was always friendly, talked with everyone he encountered and was consistent in sending greeting cards. He especially loved family gatherings and trips to the beach. Kevin will be greatly missed.

Members of his family include his mother, Blanche A. “Bianca” Farwell; his three siblings, Dana J. Farwell, Judith A. McDonald and her husband Richard, and Holly E. Kaminski and her husband Thomas; a nephew, Chad M. Kaminski; nieces, Taryn E. Kaminski and Emily C. McDonald; and several cousins.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staffs of Greenbriar Healthcare and St. Joseph Hospital for their care, kindness and support.

Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic and safety concerns, a private funeral service will be held for his immediate family. Kevin will be laid to rest at Edgewood Cemetery.

Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. www.farwellfuneralservice.com.