Farley, James E., 61, Perham, at Perham, July 31, 2010. Arrangements are in the care of Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
PERHAM – James E. Farley, 61, passed away at his home in Perham on Saturday, July 31, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 25, 1948, to Alton and Muriel (Alley) Farley. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated from Washburn High School and N.M.C.C. in Presque Isle. There he was chosen student of the year in 1994. He worked for the Perham Store and Post Office and the Caribou Post Office for 18 years until an injury forced him to take an early retirement. Jim helped care for his parents until they passed away in 1998 and 1999. He worked at various administrative positions after that. He was well known for his gardens of flowers and beautiful Christmas lights.
He is survived by his partner, Cliff Philbrook of Perham; two sisters, Arlene of Mapleton, and Crystal of Richmond Hill, Georgia; two brothers, Braighton of Perham, and Alton Jr. of Washburn; as well as, many extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Russell of Washburn, and Dana of Woodland; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Baker of Mapleton, and several nieces and nephews.
A time of visitation and remembrance was held on Tuesday, August 3, from 6-8 p.m., at Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover Street in Caribou. Those who wish may make a contribution in Jim’s name to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to express their many thanks to Jim’s doctors and nurses, and especially to Pearl. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.lancastermorgan.com.
