Leonard B. "Tink" Farrell, 88, of Compton, MD died on October 16, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital in Leonardtown, MD. Born April 20, 1922 in Morganza, MD he was the son of the late William Joseph and Edith Mabel Farrell.

He was the loving husband of Mary E. "Betty' Knight, whom he married on April 7, 1958 in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD.

He is also survived by his children; Lisa K. Jones (Jimmy) of Mechanicsville, MD and David L. Farrell of Compton, MD. In addition to his wife and children Tink is survived by his brother Arthur Farrell (Aggie) of Compton, MD and sisters; Louise Payne (Junior) of Compton, MD, Alice Rice of Loveville, MD and Mary Helen Farrell of Compton, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings; Bernard Farrell, William J. "Bill" Farrell and Hattie Ryce. Tink was blessed with two grandsons; Tyler Jones and Travis Farrell, who were the highlights of his life.

His occupations included being a farmer, slot machine mechanic, and carpenter. He retired after 24 years of government service at Patuxent River and Indian Head Naval Air Station. Fishing and hunting were life-long hobbies of Tinks that he enjoyed with his family and many friends.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:15 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Compton, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

Contributions in memory of Leonard B. "Tink" Farrell may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church Building Fund, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton, MD 20627 and/or the Seventh District Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.