Gordon Farquhar

Gordon “Flash” Farquhar passed away Sunday, December 10th at the age of 101. He was born in the south side of Chicago on February 5th, 1916. He was educated in Catholic schools in Chicago and later attended Northwestern University where he obtained his B. A. in business.

Gordon was a veteran of World War II. After college, he accepted a job offer from the National Vulcanized Fiber Company in Kennett Square where he met his future wife, Marjorie Jane Fahey. Gordon started an electronics business in Wilmington, DE and in 1953 moved to the Fairfax shopping center where he owned and operated Gordon’s TV & Appliance for many years.

Gordon was one of the original members of the Brandywine Rotary and was one of the original founders of the Kennett Old Timers Baseball Association. After retirement, Gordon and Marjorie traveled the world over – the two especially enjoyed Ireland and Scotland. Gordon loved art and was also involved in environmental issues.

Gordon is survived by his son, Gordon R. Farquhar, Jr. and his wife, Shirley Guididas Farquhar of Kennett Square, PA; his daughter, Jane Fahey Burrows of Mercersburg, PA; his granddaughter, Andrea Farquhar Burrows of Mercersburg, PA; and a grandson, David Ruhl Burrows of Forestville, CA.

Donations in Gordon’s memory can be made to Kennett Fire Company No. 1 ( 301 Dalmatian St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348) or the Chester County Art Association ( 100 North Bradford Ave, West Chester, PA, 19382). The family is extremely grateful to Shirley Davis, Kay Carter and Sherry Bowman who cared for Gordon in his final years. Services will be held privately. To view Gordon’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com. Arrangements by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home.