Percy Farrell was a man whose extraordinary breadth of contributions across the spheres of land development, community engagement, and national service have left an enduring impact. A son of Queen’s Royal College (QRC), Percy was a student from 1943 to 1948, where he quickly distinguished himself in athletics, boxing, scouting, and leadership. He set school and national records in the 880 yards, one-mile run, and high jump, becoming the first schoolboy to clear six feet. He captained both QRC’s second XI cricket and football teams and was the undefeated boxing champion of the school. His passion for service extended beyond the field. Percy served in the Cadet Corps and rose to become Troop Leader of the 32nd Trinidad Sea Scouts, leading them to win the prestigious North Trinidad Chancellor Flag competition. A life member of the Queen’s Royal College Old Boys’ Association, Farrell served three terms as its President, always exuding the Royalian legacy.

Percy Egbert was the son of the late Percy Wilbert and Ethel Farrell and husband of Bleuette. He was the father of Nadia, Gavin, Piers, Chantal and Elise.

Following his studentship at QRC, Farrell joined the Civil Service, working in several departments before earning one of only ten national scholarships to study Land Surveying under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. He became a licensed surveyor, served in public practice, and in 1966 was appointed Manager of Aranjuez Estates Ltd., a post he held for thirty years. His land development involvement included pivotal contributions to Victoria Gardens, Goodwood Park, and Santa Margarita, to name but a few. In his retirement, Farrell assumed the role of Property Manager and later Consultant for the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago, where he led efforts to transform the Couva Shopping Complex into a revenue-generating asset. He chaired Trinity Cathedral’s Restoration and Organ Committees and held board positions at Trincity College Ltd., Valpark Shopping Plaza, and the Trinidad Building and Loan Association. His civic involvement was equally immense. He served as President of the Land Surveyors’ Association, Honorary Life Member and past President of the Horticultural Society, and a founder of cricket leagues in Aranjuez and the Minor Leagues.

Among his other accolades, Farrell was a skilled musician, achieving Grade six in classical guitar, and who also pursued photography, dog breeding, goat farming, and apiculture. He assisted in training the nation’s first lifeguards and even saved five lives in his day. A dedicated Freemason for nearly six decades, Farrell held senior offices across multiple Masonic lodges, co-founded Lodge Royalian, and helped establish the Trinidad and Tobago Masonic Charitable Organisation.

The Queen’s Royal College Old Boys’ Association proudly salutes Hall of Honour Inductee the late Percy Egbert Farrell – a multifaceted leader whose life was defined by a rare blend of humility and generosity.