Services Set For North Fork Farmer Killed In Equipment Accident

NORTH FORK, NY — The North Fork community is set to honor Lyle Wells, the beloved force in local agriculture who was killed in a tragic farm equipment accident last week.

A memorial service will be held for Lyle Wells on Thursday, Feb. 1, beginning at 11 a.m. on the hill at Wells Homestead Acres, located at 185 Phillips Lane, in Aquebogue.

In lieu of flowers, his family has asked that donations be given in his memory to a fund they have created to support aspiring farmers.

The "Lyle C. Wells Passion for Agriculture Fund" is a YouCaring page created by his children.

" Our dad, Lyle Wells died on January 25, 2018," the page reads. "In memory of him we are starting the Lyle C. Wells: Passion for Agriculture Fund, which will support aspiring farmers who are studying or beginning their careers in local agriculture.

Dad's passion and love of farming spanned his whole life. He was recognized as a true leader in the Long Island Farming community with an outspoken voice and a gift for growing produce. He established a reputation for growing some of the finest asparagus in the region. He was the former president of the Long Island Farm Bureau and a one-time member of the Riverhead Town Planning Board.

We loved our dad, he taught us to have passion for what we loved, he supported us and was an amazing person. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made here. Thank you for helping us keep his memory alive. 'Positive is how I live" Lyle Wells.'"

To donate, click here.

Patch photo courtesy Long Island Farm Bureau.