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Carroll Parr Obituary

THOMASVILLE Carroll E. Parr, 76, died Saturday, March 12, 2011, at his residence. He was the husband of Margot M. (Schidlowski) Parr. Born on May 4, 1934, in Abbottstown, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elma (Zeigler) Parr. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of the East Berlin V.F.W., and the East Berlin Fire Co. He worked for York Building Products for over 30 years. In addition to his wife Margot, Carroll is survived by four sons, Ruben Parr and his wife Denise of Martville, N.Y., Jack Parr and his wife Nancy of Dover, Larry Parr and his wife Carole of Hanover, and Michael Parr and his wife Susan of East Berlin; three daughters, Christina Burns and her husband John of Thomasville, Linda Kress and her husband Thomas of Hanover, and Tammy Shore and her husband Fred of Spring Grove; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Geraldine Emig of Abbottstown, and Norma Wilkinsen of Hanover. He was predeceased by two brothers, Robert and Charles Parr, and two sisters, Mary Jane Zellers and Anna Staley. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Feiser Funeral Home, Inc., 306 Harrisburg St., East Berlin, with Rev. Larry A. McConnell officiating. Burial will be in Holtzschwamm Union Cemetery. A viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice, 440 N. Madison St., Hanover, PA 17331. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com

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Published by Evening Sun on Mar. 14, 2011.

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Kandi Mentzer

March 22, 2011

Tammy, So sorry to hear about your dad. I remember coming to your house as a kid and he was a wonderful man. Your memories of him will help you get through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love you always like your my sister. God Bless you and your family.

Theresa KEATING

March 17, 2011

Larry, I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Theresa (Altland) Keating

Nancy (Eisenhart) Yenser

March 15, 2011

Dear Parr family,
Mom left me know of your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. What great neighbors you have been over the years. Unfortunately, I will not be able to get home for the services.

March 14, 2011

Chris,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy Sipe (Talada)

ray dentler

March 14, 2011

mike may god be with you and your family in this time of need,deepest sympathies

Cindy Trimmer

March 14, 2011

Chris,
My heart goes out to you and your family. Your dad was a nice man with a good sense of humor. I have fond memories of your dad. I enjoyed coming to your house long ago. Your mom and dad raised a great family.
Peace and Love!

Lana and Mike Wilson

March 14, 2011

Norma,
I did not know your brother but if he was as kind and friendly as you are.... he was a wonderful man! When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. God Bless you and your family.

March 14, 2011

Chris,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Deepest Sympathies.
Cindy Hollinger

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