Robert F. Farrow

Robert F. Farrow of Milford, NH died peacefully at home on September 24, 2026 after a period of declining health. Bob was 77 years old.

He was known as Punk to some, Bob to most, and as Dad and Bapa to the luckiest few. Bob was born October 10, 1948 in Nashua, NH to Gladys (Robinson) and Frank Farrow. He grew up in Brookline, NH as one of five children attending schools in Brookline and Nashua. Bob loved a good cup of coffee and a good story. Oh, how he loved to tell a story. He often shared accounts of growing up in a small town, working at the ski hill, swimming across Potanipo, outrunning the police and other tales of mischief and mayhem. During his first marriage, Bob moved to Milford where he lived for more than 50 years.

In the early 1980s, Bob met Deborah. They soon married and together they raised his two daughters and her two sons. Bob worked many jobs throughout his life eventually retiring from P.J. Currier Lumber Co., a good fit for a man who could build anything, fix everything and always had the proper tools for the job. He took great pride in hard work and a job well done and spent a lifetime learning new skills so he could tackle any challenge.

Bob enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found puttering in the yard, tending his vegetable garden, feeding the squirrels or battling critters for control of the blueberry bushes. Bob and Deborah took day trips and bigger adventures to go ‘look at dirt’. He could drive anything with wheels and loved to drive (and drive and drive). He knew at least three different ways to get everywhere. The back way was the preferred route, especially if there was a good place to stop for ice cream. Bob and Deborah frequently took their children on day trips to the NH beaches and to the White Mountains. As empty nesters they enjoyed vacations to National Parks including Grand Teton, Yosemite, Crater Lake and Grand Canyon. Bob and Deborah also shared the beauty of such places with their grandchildren on special trips to Acadia National Park.

Bob was an artist, although he would never call himself one. He was a photographer with a discerning eye. He carefully developed rolls of film in the spooky basement dark room and embraced the freedom of digital photography as well. Bob was a talented woodworker whose first pieces were more practical: a cradle, a dining table, a bookshelf. He began making wooden toy trucks for his own children and then exhibited at local fairs and markets as Kee Pon Truckin Co. Once upon a time, Bob was a juried member of the League of N.H. Craftsmen, his work displayed at their annual show and in stores across the state. His work was meticulously crafted: every cut precise, each piece sanded smooth.

Short story long, Bob will be remembered by family and friends for his acerbic wit, unrivaled gift of gab, radiant and unending love for his wife, children and grandchildren, and as one cool dude.

Bob is survived by Deborah, his beloved wife of 45 years, daughters Patricia (Jim) Falcetti and Rebekah (Keith) Brostek, stepsons Andrew (Joie) Townsend and Woody (Sarah) Townsend; treasured grandchildren Isabella, Sawyer, Bodie, Olly, Anya and Sam, brother and best friend Bill (Linda) Farrow, sisters Elaine Lanciani, Barbara (Pete) Antosh, Nancy Farrow and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a granddaughter, Delaney.

There will be no visiting hours. A celebration of All Things Bob will be private.

The family wishes to extend their deepest appreciation to the staff of Amedisys

Hospice for their kindness and grace while helping the family care for Bob in his final days. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SHARE Outreach of Milford. Arrangements are under the direction of the Smith and Heald Funeral Home.