CHESHIRE, Mass. —  

Mr. Bruce W. Farnam, 71, of Cheshire, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his home.

He was born in Adams on May 8, 1950, son of the late Ralph and Eleanor (Schwarzer) Farnam. He attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams High School. He then went on to graduate from the Massachusetts Police Academy in Westfield.

Mr. Farnam worked for many years as a patrolman for the Adams Police Department until his retirement. Following his retirement, he worked several various part time jobs.

He was a member of the Cheshire Rod & Gun Club.

He is survived by his wife, the former Patricia Lipinski, whom he married on July 31, 1976; his son, David Farnam and his wife Trista of Suffield, CT; his daughter Lisa Dubreuil and her husband Jeffrey of Cheshire; his sister Carol Pearson of Adams; four grandchildren, Owen, Megan, Tyler and Ryker; his two beloved dogs Judy and Lucy and by many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 21st, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams. Due to current regulations, use of face masks and social distancing is required.

Funeral services and burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, P.O. Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267 or to Hospice of Western & Central Mass, 55 Church St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.