The Rev. David Warren Farrington died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 85 (1940−2026).

David is survived by his first wife Barbara Roberts, his daughter Carolyn Farrington, his older sister Joyce Hofstra, and his nephews John Hofstra, Mark Paine Hofstra and family, and Mark Stuart Hofstra and family. He was widowed from his best friend Carole Ciccone.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Shirley Meetinghouse, 41 Brown Rd, Shirley MA 01464.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com