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Wayne Barr Obituary
NEW HOLLAND, PA - Wayne R. Barr Sr. of New Holland, PA died October 12th, 2007 at home peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Norwich, NY on February 13th, 1941. He was the son of the late Claude and Myra Carrie ( Hills) Barr.
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia "Pat" B. (Byrne) Barr, to whom he was married 45 years. Together they raised four sons: Wayne, (Rita), Kevin (Susan), Brian (Leslie) and Trevor (Belinda). He is also survived by his nine grandchildren: Kaity, Lauren, Thomas, Taylor, Tyler, Nicole, Spencer, Connor and Kieran. Wayne also is survived by his sister Beverly Dolly of Sherburne NY, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A long time resident of Ithaca, NY, Wayne retired from the position of President after a 30 year career at Hi-Speed Checkweigher Co., Inc. Following his career at Hi-Speed, Wayne founded Wei-Pak, Inc. and 4B Manufacturing in Viera, FL, where he developed and patented various new packaging and inspection technologies as well as running a successful manufacturers representative business. He enjoyed his motor home and was a member of the Elks in Ithaca, NY.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 20th, 2007 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, Inc, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. 17543, at 3PM. Friends may be received from 2PM until the time of service. The family would like to thank the Hospice of Lancaster County for their service and ask that anyone interested in making a memorial contribution do so to the organization at P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit www. snyderfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Barr
Teresa Vossen
November 2, 2007
Pat
We are very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. Our best to you and your family. Wayne's memory lives on in our house, as some continue to refer to it as the Barr's house.
Take care
Gary Bucci and Teresa Vossen and boys
Pat, Les, Tina & Scott. Jinks
October 25, 2007
Dear Pat and family,
We am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Judy Hausner
October 22, 2007
Pat and entire family,
We were so saddened 4 months ago to hear Wayne was terminal. What a beautiful celebration of Wayne's life you and your boys put together, especially the words from Spencer and Lauren. We shall always be here for you with support and love, Pat and shall continue to keep you and your family in our thougts and prayers.
Jeff Shipos
October 17, 2007
Dear Pat and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Many great hockey memories.
Best regards,
Jeff Shipos
Sarah and Tom Yengo
October 16, 2007
Pat and family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Lots of time has gone by and we had some great times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
Sarah, Tom and family
Linda Schlegelmilch
October 16, 2007
Dear Patsy and Boys & Families
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and always. Love to you, Linda, Chuck, Erich and Kelli
Linda Dean (Jacobs)
October 16, 2007
Dear Pat and family: I am truly sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. Our families had so many memorable times together and I will never forget the support you and Wayne gave us during our time of loss in 1987. You are in my prayers.
Joseph Cosentini
October 16, 2007
Memories.......forever. My love to all of you...Coz
Tammy Swartz-Aldrich
October 16, 2007
Pat,
I am sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.Wayne will be truly missed. God bless you and your family,
Love,
Tammy
October 16, 2007
Pat and family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss. The world has lost a truly GREAT guy! We still think of the family often.
The Brockway's
Bonnie Huff
October 16, 2007
Dear Pat,
You and your family are very much in our thoughts and prayers. We have many great memories of Wayne and your family.
Fondly,
Bonnie and Denny Huff
Robert Boothroyd
October 16, 2007
Our family & Waynes family had many memorable moments in Ithaca Youth Hockey. He was fun to be around. We will miss him.
Bob Boothroyd & Family
Bill Best
October 16, 2007
Pat and family:
We are very sorry for your loss,but remember the good times.
Bill&Randa Best
Danby Rd.
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