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Gordon Farr Obituary
"Gene" as he was known by his family and many friends was born in Waverly, N.Y., on June 30, 1949 the son of the late Gordon E. Farr and Viola May Tum Farr. He was a graduate of Athens Area High School Class of 1969, and in early years was employed by the Lehigh Valley Railroad in Sayre, and by American LaFrance in Elmira, N.Y. He was later employed by E.I. DuPont in Towanda for many years until his retirement in 1998. Gene served as Bradford County Coroner for over 30 years until declining health no longer permitted him to continue. He succeeded his father Gordon E. Farr as coroner following his father's death on Jan. 11, 1981. Gene was a member of the Ulster United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Pennsylvania Coroner's Association and the Ulster-Sheshequin Fire Association. He was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army in Sayre, Board of Directors of Greater Valley Emergency Medical Services and the Kiwanis.
He is survived by his wife, Norrene Murphy Farr at home; two sons, Dale Gordon Farr of Ulster, Bryan Eugene Farr of Sayre; two grandchildren, Maclin and Madison Farr of Troy, Pa., his brother and sister-in law, Richard "Dick" and Jeanette Farr of Ulster; mother-in-law, Genevieve Murphy of Ulster RR1; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Malcolm and Sylvia Murphy of Ulster RR1, Lyndon and Stephanie Murphy of Ulster RR1; sisters-in-law, Shirlene Murphy of Ulster RR1, Marceil Murphy of Ulster RR1; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his mother, Viola May Tum Farr on April 24, 2006; and sister, Joann Lee Tuttle on Aug. 13, 2007.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave., Towanda, Pa. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. Interment will be private in the Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Pa.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be directed to Greater Valley EMS, 904 N. Lehigh Ave. Sayre, PA 18840 or to the Ulster United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 345 Ulster, PA 18850 in Gordon Eugene Farr's memory.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dale Farr
December 1, 2018
What would I like to say? How do I even begin. Ill start by saying I never knew I could miss anyone so much. You are an amazing father. At 44 years old there isnt one day that goes by that I dont untilize the knowledge you taught me. Carpentry, electrical the list could go on and on. I know I wasnt the best behaved son. And caused you more heartburn than tums.
I pray that I could just be a fraction of the man you were. I may never be that person, but it doesnt stop me from trying. I love you dad. And I miss you every second.
Elwood Nelson
December 17, 2010
I was greatly saddened to hear of Gene's passing. We worked together at DuPont for many years. I have many fond memories of him. He will be missed.
Cheri Roberts
December 13, 2010
Noreen & family,
I am so very sorry for you loss. Gene was a great guy and I always enjoyed listening to his stories and he gave the best hugs! He was a real Teddy Bear! He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Karl Wood
December 12, 2010
Noreen,Mary and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene.He will be missed very much.I will miss seeing his smiling face at dialysis.Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Take care of yourself....Karl Wood and family....Newark Valley,New York
Timothy Nagle
December 12, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Felicia Schlosser
December 11, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Eugene was a wonderful man that helped the community in many ways. He will always be missed but never forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of need.
Whitney Mitchell
December 10, 2010
To Norrene and Family, I was so sad to hear of Gene's passing. He was truly loved down here at ProCare and we will miss his smile and ability to make everyone laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Mary Sullivan
December 9, 2010
Dear Norrene, I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Mary Sullivan
Claudia and Jim Wanck
December 9, 2010
Geno was one of a kind. He always had a smile. He loved to talk. We will remember him fondly. We both worked with him for many years at DuPont. Too young, too soon to be taken. With much sympathy.
Cynthia Schmidt
December 9, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you the family and his many friends and colleagues, today, during these upcoming Holidays and always. He was a great mentor as I was a former Deputy Coroner
I will never forget his humor and many stories. I will miss his "teddy bear" hugs and laughter.
Sweet Dreams Gene!
Richand and Irene Scouten
December 9, 2010
Noreen and family,
So sorry to hear about Gene"s passing.
He will be miss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Christine Garris(Lacek)
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to the Farr family--- Gene would stop in the P&A Restaurant back in the 80's when I worked there and we all enjoyed his sense of humor , his bright smile and tender heart..........
Barbara Seymour
December 9, 2010
Norren and family our sincere condolences for the loss of your husband (Gene) and your family's father. May he rest in peace.
Barb Seymour and family
Diane Chapman
December 9, 2010
Noreen,
I was so saddened by the news of Gene's passing. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. My prayers to you and your family.
Aaron & Michelle LeVan
December 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Farr family. Gene was a very special man and will be greatly missed by many. He was certainly one of the greatest men I had the pleasure of knowing.
Lisa Kellogg
December 9, 2010
Farr Family
Was very saddened upon hearing of Gene's passing. Gene was a great man and a wonderful teacher. He always had a kind word, and a friendly hello to everyone whom he came into contact with. I have very fond memories of him, and feel very lucky to have known such a wonderful person. May your memories bring you comfort during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Michelle Vough
December 9, 2010
Papa Gene was a great man who was loved dearly by is "Elderwood family" I will miss you as we all will. You touched our lives and will never be forgotten
Jessica Makley
December 9, 2010
I was so saddened to here this news! We will never forget "Papa Gene's Part Hut" in room 106! You are a great man and will be truley missed! The warmth that you gave everyone around you and giving my daughter Kendyll buggy rides, she talked about them often! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norrene and your family...Big HUGS
Linda B.
December 9, 2010
Norrene, So sorry to hear about Gene. I remember having a study hall with him and others in the AHS cafeteria. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Janette and Howard Holdren
December 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time of loss.
Teresa
December 9, 2010
Aunt Noreen and Bryan, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Gene's passing. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. He was larger than life and will be missed by many.
Ken Bacha
December 9, 2010
Norrene & Family,
My sympathy to you all. Gene was a great guy and mentor of mine as a new Coroner. I always enjoyed Gene's laugh & humor at the PA State Coroner's Association functions. We will miss him.
Ken Bacha
Westmoreland County Coroner
Claire Holton
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Gene
He wont be forgotten and have fond memories of school years etc.
With deepest sympathy,
Ethel Fowler
December 9, 2010
sorry to her of your lost gene was a nice man class mate of 69
Fmr. Constable Ken Montgomery
December 9, 2010
So sorry to hear of Gene's passing.Y sincere condolences.
December 9, 2010
Noreen, my prayers are with u today gene was a nice person. i am one of his class mate of 69 Ethel Robinson Fowler Towanda, Pa
Paula and Steve Piatt
December 9, 2010
Noreen, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Gene was a great guy and will be missed.
Ray & Lillian Merrill
December 9, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 9, 2010
My prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. He was a great neighbor alway waving and laughing, never forget that laugh. You and your family take care.
Maryann Smith
Nancy & Rick Hunsinger
December 9, 2010
Our prayers and deepest sympathies are with you all.
May God Bless you and help you through this time of sorrow.
Alfred Pelton
December 9, 2010
Noreen, I am very sad to here of Gene's passing-Please accept our deepest condolences.
Kelly Stedge
December 9, 2010
Noreen, so very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was a very nice man. Prayers to you at this very difficult time.
Kelly and Kevin Stedge
Jim Hatch
December 9, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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