As a senior partner with WalterFedy, he was involved in countless projects across the region, from À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Regional Police headquarters and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Catholic Education Centre to the Ken Seiling À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Museum, Conestoga College’s Cambridge campus and the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Record’s former office at Market Square.
His work earned him a place in the Grand Valley Construction Association’s Hall of Fame.
Farwell served with countless local agencies and organizations over the years including the Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Community Foundation, the Greater Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Chamber of Commerce, the Salvation Army Advisory Board, the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Regional Police Children’s Safety Village and Junior Achievement of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region.
In 2009, Farwell was named winner of the annual Barnraiser Award by the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region Record in recognition of his contributions. He was nominated for the honour by Rosemary Smith, who at the time was the chief executive officer of the Kitchener À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Community Foundation.
Farwell received numerous other awards and accolades, including the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Award, the city’s highest civic honour, the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, and the Michael R. Follett Community Leader Award from the chamber of commerce.
The À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Region will miss his significant contribution and commitment to the community. Â