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Dennis CARR Obituary

CARR, Dennis M. Passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2018. Dennis was born and grew up in Southern California and moved with his family to Sonoma County in 1986. He maintained a private law practice for more than 20 years in Santa Rosa and San Francisco. He was devoted to his wife of 45 years, Marie, his two daughters, Allison and Rachel, along with his sons-in-law, and his newborn grandson, Luis. His quick wit and generosity of spirit, along with his enthusiastic support of progressive causes, will be greatly missed. Family and friends will celebrate Dennis's life privately at the family home. Contributions in Dennis's memory may be made to the ACLU or to the American Cancer Society.

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Published by Press Democrat from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2018.

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Becky Sperber

July 9, 2023

Dennis was a special friend despite having not been in touch for year's. He was my buddy during our Farmers Insurance years, young rogue claims adjusters, ditching to see foreign films and antique shop. He was like a brother and one of the smartest, funniest people I ever met. I was trying to reach him last year and was bereft when I heard he passed. He was a special personality, liberal, hilarious, irreverent and a great friend and loving husband and father. I miss him no longer being here and send my thoughts of support to Marie and his daughters. Miss you my pal Dennis.

Love Becky Sperber

Rebecca Sperber

August 1, 2021

Marie, I just saw that Dennis died a few years ago. I was thinking of him and looked him up. I'm so sad, as you know he and I were buddies, close like a brother and sister. I saw him last maybe 5 years ago or longer when he came to l
LA. He was one of a kind, funny special and bright.
Was sorry he wasn't one to keep in touch, but I never forgot our friendship.
My best to you and your daughters.
Becky Sperber

July 26, 2018

a close friend during law school at WSU in Fullerton; I was from the east coast and Dennis and Marie were always hospitable to me, opening their home and kitchen! I will miss my friend Dennis.

Bob Matrazzo

Dennis & Aprille

Aprille Johnson

July 20, 2018

I was privileged to have Dennis as a cousin, but he was much more than that to me; he was my would-be baby brother. I will always be grateful for the precious time I got to spend with Marie & Dennis in the months before he passed when he was feeling relatively well. I will miss him a great deal.

Patti Foster

July 19, 2018

My deepest Sympathy to the Family and his Buddy, Steve Kiddoo. No one could tell a story quite like Dennis.

Lynn Jarvis

Lynn Jarvis

July 18, 2018

Michele Caldera

July 17, 2018

My condolences to the Carr family. I had the pleasure of working with Dennis at Farmers Insurance in the 1980s. I will miss him very much.

Michele Caldera

Crystal Bryan

July 16, 2018

<3 to the Carr family

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