Obituary of Robert E. Farrand

Robert E. Farrand, 58, of Woodhull, NY, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester where he failed to recover from a recent surgery. Bob was born in Bethesda Hospital in North Hornell on August 2, 1967 to Greyson T. and Arlene J. (Phillips) Farrand. He attended Jasper Central School from where he was a 1985 graduate. Bob married the former Julie L. Taynton on August 10, 2002, at his parents’ home in Woodhull. Julie survives. Bob was employed at General Marble in Hornell until a layoff at which time he began working at P & C Grocery in Painted Post. Due to health concerns, Bob eventually had to stop full-time employment. Bob took great pride and enjoyment in his membership of the Woodhull Fire Department with his efforts primarily directed towards fire police activities at emergencies and other events. He was a 30-year member, having joined in December 1990. He also enjoyed time spent with the Town of Woodhull Highway crew where he would volunteer to assist them in any manner possible. He was a lifelong outdoorsman, being an avid hunter, fisherman and trapper. Surviving Bob is his wife, Julie at home , his children, Kaleb Robert Farrand, Shelby Saunders and Thomas Saunders, his parents, Greyson T. and Arlene Farrand of Woodhull, his siblings and their spouses, Greyson T. Farrand Jr., Joey and Carol Farrand, Michelle and Darren Swift and William and Amy Farrand, his nieces and nephews, Zach (Becky) Farrand, Greyson T. Farrand III, Kourtney Farrand, Whitney (Austin) Strosser, Johanna Johnson, Seth (Ayren) Farrand, Josiah Farrand, Ashley (Matthew) Hammel, Matthew (Amy) Swift, Alexis (Darren) Evens and Alissa (Brad) Farrand, Nicholas Poeller, his special friend, Jake Byler and many aunts, uncles, great nieces and nephews and cousins. Friends may call on Tuesday, October 21 from 6 to 9 pm at the H.P. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 1607 Main St. Woodhull, NY. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday at 11 am with Bob’s brother Joey Farrand officiating. Donations to help with funeral expenses are suggested and deeply appreciated.