Josephine M. Farnham

WASHINGTON – Josephine M. Farnham, 93, a former long-time resident, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at her daughter, Linda’s house in Chelsea, surrounded by her family.

Born on November 30, 1928, in Washington, she was the daughter of Charles H. and Margaret (Tucker) Davis. She attended Washington Village School and later moved to Massachusetts and worked at Raytheon in Waltham, MA.

Upon her return to Vermont, she was employed by Rock of Ages Corporation, which later became Sprague Electric. She was employed there for twenty years until it closed. She then went to work for Merrimade in Barre until it’s closing and then she worked at the Washington Village School in the cafeteria for many years where she was known as Grammy Jo.

On June 6, 1947, she married Wayne Farnham in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre for two years before moving to Washington. Wayne passed away in 2002.

Josephine was a member of the Washington Baptist Church, where she served as a trustee and Sunday School Director – teaching Sunday school for many years. She was also a 4-H Leader and was Washington Citizen of the Year in 2000.

In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Family traditions were important to her, especially Christmas eve, attending the church service and family gathering afterwards.

Survivors include her children Robert Farnham of Washington, VT; Pamela Grimard of Georgia; Linda (Edward) Kuban of Chelsea, VT; Carolyn (Kurt) Markham of Florida; Beverly Farnham (Dean) Jackman of Virginia; David Farnham of Chelsea, VT; and Patricia (Norm) Trepanier of Washington, VT; 18  grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband Wayne Farnham; her son, Kevin Farnham; her sons-in-law Joseph Grimard and James Black; her daughters-in-law Charlene and Beth Farnham and her siblings Chuck, Charles, Chester and Laura.

The service to honor and celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Washington Baptist Church, 2973 VT Route 110, Washington, VT. There are no calling hours. Inurnment will take place in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Washington in the Spring.

The family would like to thank the VNA of Vermont and New Hampshire, especially Hayley for the loving care that Josephine received.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to VNA of Vermont and New Hampshire, 88 Prospect Street, White River Junction, VT  05001 or to the Washington Baptist Church, 2973 VT Route 110, Washington, VT  05875.