Robert Francis Farrell, 75, of Bushwood, MD, died Tuesday, May 20, 2008 in St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD.

Born February 14, 1933, in Bushwood, MD, he was the son of the late William J. Farrell and Martha L. (Graves) Farrell. Bobby, as he was known to family and friends, served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1954. When his tour of duty ended, he returned to St. Mary's County where he worked for many years as a waterman. In more recent years, he worked as a driver for a local florist. He enjoyed watching all sports events, especially football and car races. He enjoyed gardening and discussing current events, but mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Bobby is survived by his five children, Belinda Phillips and husband Brad of Hollywood, MD, Robert Allan Farrell and wife Wendy of Prince Frederick, MD, Faye Wheeler of Clements, MD, Jane Cusic and husband Ken of Compton, MD, and Christopher Farrell and wife Brenda of Bushwood, MD, five grandchildren, Ryan Wheeler, Heather and Kyle Cusic, Christopher and D'Anna Farrell, two brothers, Joseph Farrell and wife Betty of Hollywood, MD, Thomas Farrell and wife Millie of Leonardtown, MD, four sisters, Ann Cullison and husband Joe of Fairfax Station, VA, Jean Bean and husband Stephen of Leonardtown, MD, Donna Farrell of Bushwood, and Susan Muth and husband Craig of Manassas, VA, and sister in law, Adele Farrell of Bushwood, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother James E. Farrell, and his sister, Louise Farrell.

Relatives and friends are invited to Mr. Farrell's Life Celebration on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD. Father Keith Woods will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Wise, Bill Farrell, David Farrell, Donovan Farrell, Brad Phillips, and Ken Cusic.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice House c/o Hospice of St. Mary's, Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or the Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.