Oxford - Kenneth E. Farrington (Ken), was born March 9, 1939, with the heart of an ever-cool young man. Ken passed away on December 22, 2016, at home on his "mountain", with his loving wife, Denise, and daughters by his side.  He remains loved by his son Ken Farrington, Jr. and his partner Connie Dyke, his two daughters and their husbands, Dawn Allain and Adam Johnson and Stephanie and Scott Savard, and his brother and sister-in-law, Denis and Donna Farrington.  He remains the hip Grandpa Buck to his six beautiful grandchildren; Mackenzie, Madeline, Eli, Megan, Hayden and Mason.   He grew up in South Portland with his parents, Louise and Fred Farrington, who preceded him in death.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as an 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, served in the Panama conflict, and then spent his career as a machinist in Gray.  He was a true Mainer, with a passion for touring back country Maine roads in his "Puff" truck with his wife, was an intent listener for those who needed to be heard, and loved relaxing in his recliner staring at his woodstove.  He will be missed terribly by his many friends and extended family but will be remembered for his love of classic rock and his kind gentle soul.

Visiting hours are Friday, December 30th from 1 to 3 PM, funeral service at 3 PM. Reception to follow at 4 PM. All services held at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, Maine.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Ken's name to Families in Transition, 122 Market Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101 or Camp Kesem OSU, PO Box 3236, Columbus, Ohio, 43210.