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Larry Orr Obituary

PENN YAN - Larry E. Orr, 76, passed away at Keuka Comfort Care on Thursday (May 24, 2012).
Calling hours for Larry will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday (May 29) at Weldon Funeral Home with funeral services at1 p.m.. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery.
Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Keuka Comfort care, PO Box 107 Penn Yan, N.Y. 14527 or a charity of one's choice.
Larry was born June 3, 1935 the son of Clifford and Viola Burg Orr. He graduated from Penn Yan Academy in 1953, married his childhood sweetheart, Beverly Scott, on October 16, 1954. He worked for Angler Boats upon their closing he worked for Penn Yan Boats and then for Taylor Wines for 10 years. He and Beverly then purchased their vineyard in Bluff Point running it for 36 years retiring five years ago. He was an avid softball and baseball player and also belonged to the Farm Bureau and the Penn Yan Moose Club.
Larry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Beverly; daughters, Debra Orr and Mrs. Pamela (Timothy) Donnells both of Penn Yan; two grandchildren, Emily and Martin Donnells; sister-in-law, Barbara (Wayne) Garren of Bluff Point; brothers-in-law, Roger (Nancy) Scott of Keuka Park, Donald (Nancee) Scott of Penn Yan and Roy Hoagland; also several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Larry was predeceased by a brother, Erwin and a sister, Karen Hoagland.
Friends may sign the guest book at Weldon Funeral Home.Com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Finger Lakes Times from May 27 to May 29, 2012.

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May 28, 2012

Bev, Deb and Pam,

We were so sorry to hear about Larry. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Chip & Sherolyn

May 28, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 27, 2012

Bev, Deb & Pam & Family
So very sorry to hear about Larry. He was such a good man and will be missed by many. You are all in our thoughts & prayers.
Brenda & Carl Stryker(Sherrills Ford, NC)

Sarah McLoud Gaylord

May 27, 2012

Pam and family.. soo sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you!!!

Patty Richardson

May 27, 2012

So sorry to hear of Larrys passing...know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...God Bless

Ethel Brink

May 27, 2012

Beverly & Family,
So many good memories spread over a lot of years! Larry was one of the best and will be missed by everyone who knew him. Ethel Brink

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