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CHARLES FARRAR Obituary
He was born Nov. 5, 1920, in Ingleside, W.Va.; he was the oldest son of Robert S. Farrar and Carrie (Mills) Cline.
He attended school in Princeton, W.Va.
Charles served in World War II as an electrician's mate first class in the Solomon Islands from 1941 to 1946. He was a proud PT boater, receiving four bronze stars.
He married the former Mary Powell on May 31, 1946, in Hillside, N.J.
He worked many years as an electrical contractor.
Charles enjoyed farming and gardening.
He was a dedicated family man and a very loving and nurturing father. His grandchildren were the light and joy of his life. He loved them dearly as they loved him.
He is survived by his beautiful wife and soul mate of 66 years, Mary Farrar, of Madison; his son, Robert E. Farrar, and wife Mary E., of Solon; his daughter, Brenda Farrar Albertson, and husband Les, of Madison; his grandchildren, Mandy Farrar, of Caratunk, Robert Albertson, of Rochester, N.H., Jonathan Albertson, of Rochester, N.H., and Jason Albertson of Stark, N.H.; and his niece, Ann Shrewsbury, of Elgood, W.Va.
There will be no visiting hours or funeral service held.
Of all the gifts of life,
However great or small,
To have you as my husband
Was the greatest gift of all.
I hold you close within my heart.
And there you shall remain,
To be with me throughout my life.
Until we meet again to rest in peace dear,
Charlie and thanks for all you've done.
I pray that God has given you the
Crown you've truly wonÉ
The family would like to extend thanks to his caregivers and the hospice crew, which allowed him to live out his life in his home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the HealthReach Hospice, Office of Philanthropy, P.O. Box 828, Waterville, ME 04903.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Christopher Rillo
May 31, 2012
I would like to offer my condolences to Charles Farrar's family. I knew Mr. Farrar as a neighbor for 20 years in New Jersey. He was a role model to me and other young people on our street. Although I have not seen him for nearly 30 years, my memories of his generosity, humor and strength are still vivid. He was a person of unquestioned integrity, who unconditionally loved his family. In our neighborhood, he was known as a kind person who would always provide a helping hand to anyone. When he moved to Maine to retire, we all felt a loss. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to his wife Mary,his daughter Brenda and his son Robert as well as all of his relatives and friends. As a Catholic, we offer a prayer for God's blessing and for perpetual light to shine on Mr. Farrar. Mr. Farrar was so loved that many people have been affected by his loss and are offering prayers, but they may not be necessary or may be redundant. While we should all pray for him, Mr. Farrar, who lived a life that was full of good works and embodied good principles, surely has been welcomed into heaven.
Ann & Norman Jackson
May 31, 2012
To the Farrar Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family as you face the loss of your beloved Husband/Dad and Grandfather.
May your loving memories be with you forever.
Robin Robinson
May 31, 2012
Thinking of the entire family as you deal with the loss of Charlie. may you find comfort in your memories.
Paul Vaillancourt
May 30, 2012
I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Charles Farrar.
A former Embden, Maine, resident,
May 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy .... will miss seeing Charlie by his garden & wood pile.
With thoughts & prayers,
Ed & Kathy
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