"The kettle whistles in the kitchen at
2 in the afternoon every day in the home of Pete and Dorothy Farnan.
It's been a tradition in their household, tea at that hour, ever since
the two married in 2006.
"'I had
her agree to that when we got married, tea every day at 2, right on
time,' says the 95-year-old Farnan in a teasing way, a sweet smile on
his face as he looks at his younger wife, as she calls herself, who is
91. It becomes apparent almost immediately how much they enjoy each
other's company.
"After tea, he
goes to the basement to begin another afternoon's work at what has
become his avocation and passion, restoring and repainting religious
statuary for Catholic churches. He's been doing it for about 15 years,
never charging a penny. It is a labor of love that perfectly dovetails
with two important parts of his life - his long career as a sign painter
and his deep religious faith."
A recent article in the Keene Sentinel reported on Mr. Farnan's ministry in the Winchester, NH, area.
To access the complete Keene Sentinel report, please visit:
Keene Sentinel: In restoring sacred statues, Winchester's Farnan is a cut above (6 APR 19)
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