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John Farr Obituary

Of Lexington, formerly of Fairview Park, OH, January 8, 2007. Husband of Usha Thakrar. Father of Kavi Farr. Son of Warren W. Jr. and Mary (Gund) Farr of Westlake, OH. Brother of Warren W. III and his wife Diane of Chagrin Falls, OH. Son-in-law of Bipin and Georgie Thakrar and Devi and Shashi Vakil. Brother-in-law of Nisha Thakrar and Prem Das. John is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Service will be held Friday Jan. 12 at the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Rd., Lexington at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Donations in John's memory may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Attn: Contribution Services, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115. Interment is private Douglass Funeral Home Lexington781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2007.

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Marianne Fairey O'Dwyer

January 23, 2007

I am very saddened to learn that John is gone. We were cousins of cousins - and we would renew our friendship when he would visit family in Texas. As teenagers, when he was going through treatment, we were pen pals. He was always sincere, funny, and just a great all around guy. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family - the best picture I ever had of him was on his wedding day - huge smile on his face. That's how I will always remember him.

John Petersen

January 13, 2007

I am saddened by the news of John's passing. Although I had not seen John in years, I have very fond memories of John from growing up with him and going to school together. I am pretty sure that John was my first "best" friend. He was an incredibly insightful person and I will always remember his wit.

My heart goes out the the Farr family. John was one of a kind.

John Petersen and family

Chris Martyn

January 12, 2007

On behalf of the staff of Bowman Extended Day please accept our sympathy and know that we love Kavi and will do what we can to help him adjust to the next few days, weeks, and months.

You are both in our thoughts,
Chris, Kathy, Hilary, Chip, Karen,
Alexandra and Maria

Margaret and Frank Penirian

January 11, 2007

We send you our deepest sympathy, prayers, and love. Frank and I are so glad we got to spend some time with John, Usha, and Kavi in Westlake. What a wonderful little family!

Patricia wolf

January 11, 2007

We can't begin to express our sorrow and sympathy. Our prayers and love to all the family.

Joe and Pat Wolf

Alex Vojvodich

January 11, 2007

Our deepest, most heartfelt condolences on your tragic loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

KITTY GILLUND

January 10, 2007

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. KITTY AND WENDELL

Lee and Lou Turner

January 10, 2007

We send our sincere condolences to John's family, to Usha and Kavi and her family during this sad time. John will be remembered for being a wonderful member of the great class of '84 at WRA and for being a loving husband to Usha and father to Kavi.

Jack and Connie Kappus

January 10, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family during this difficult time.

Jose Rotger

January 10, 2007

My heartfelt sympathy to John's family. I had the privilege of knowing John via his work, and we have all lost not just one of the brightest minds in the electric industry, but also a great colleague, friend and human being.

Connie Sperry

January 10, 2007

With deepest sympathy and love.
Connie and Don Sperry, Susan Bush and David Sperry

Tim Higginbotham

January 10, 2007

We are deeply saddened by this news. I will always cherish the memories of the time our families spent together at numerous holiday gatherings and trips to the lake. Thank you for letting us be a part of your family. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Karen Higginbotham
Dallas, TX

George Wood

January 10, 2007

I know John professionally and I will miss his kindness, integrity, creativity, humor and genuine warmth. My sympathies to his family.

John OBrien

January 10, 2007

I am very sorry to hear about John's death. I worked with John while I was employed at Sithe. He was indispensable to the work we did. More importantly, however he was a good and decent person who always made time for you. John will be missed.
John O'Brien

Liz & Tony Heyworth

January 10, 2007

you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Phil Higginbotham

January 10, 2007

To the Farr Family:
We are truly sorry to hear of John's death this week. It as an honor to be associated with such a fine young man and he will be missed by all. We will always remember the fun times we had together growing up. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family.
Phil and Betsy Higginbotham
Upper Arlington Ohio

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