Orrin A. McFarland, 89, of Branford, formerly of Northford, passed away on Wednesday April 5, 2017 at St. Raphael campus/Yale New Haven. He was the husband of Marian K. Malone McFarland. Orrin was born in Yankton, South Dakota on August 9, 1927; son of the late Carl and Winifred Wharton McFarland; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII; had worked as a machine shop and production manager for Hansen Transmission of Branford for many years until his retirement; was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6301, the V.F.W. of Wallingford, American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post #76 of North Haven, the Prihillian Club, North Haven and a parishioner of St. Monica Church. Father of Regina (Gary) Johnson and the late Orrin McFarland II and David McFarland. Father-in-law of Jeanne McFarland (who is like a daughter). Grandfather of Michael McFarland. Brother of Carolyn Winkler and the late Ferne Grewe and Laverne McFarland.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Monica Church on Saturday morning at 10:30 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Monica Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT 06472. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue has been entrusted with the arrangements.
We are so sorry to hear about your father’s passing, Regina. You have certainly been an attentive daughter and shining light to your Dad and Mom over the past difficult months of sadness and loss. We hope your faith and your close network of supportive family and friends will help you and your Mother at this time. Our thoughts are with you and Gary. Hugs too.
Thinking and praying for comfort for you and our family.
As marrying into this family I was welcomed with open arms including Orrin. He was a man who you could tell wanted and did embrace life. It was an honor to know this man! My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. May God help you during this difficult time!
We would like to extend our condolences to the family of Mr. McFarland.
John & Kathy Delfino
I’m so sad to hear about Orrin’s passing. I have such fond memories of Orrin and the family, especially those fun Memorial Day picnics. He was a wonderful and loving man.
I love you and wish I were there to hug you.
Alton and Marjorie Eliason
Marian and Regina, It seems like yesterday we worked together, Marian and me in the Post Office. Marge (102) joins me Alton (100) in our sympathy for your heart aches. Orrin was a special person I never had the privilege of his fellowships nearly enough. for I felt we could have had many enjoyable times together. Yes, I know what you are thinking. Why they? We even wonder ourselves. i
Nothing but the fondest of memories of my Uncle Orrin. One of the best men on the planet. Saddened by his passing but smiling at all the great times we shared.