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John Farrar Obituary
A memorial service will be held Monday, July 9, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 12291 River Rd. in Richmond. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to MCV Foundation/John T. Farrar Memorial, P.O. Box 980234, Richmond VA 23298-0234.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Farrar
Sandra Jones
July 14, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. He took care of my Dad in 1969 at MCV(now VCU). I never forgot how good he was with my Dad and my family.
Alan Ganderson
July 8, 2012
John was a wonderful mentor & advocate for all of his many trainees, including myself. I shall never forget the the lessons he taught me & the support he gave me during the time I was with him.
Hal Fallon
July 5, 2012
John's decency, honesty, faithfulness to friends and his constant professionalism are attributes all of us who knew him at MVC honor.
Cecile Belcher Rock
July 5, 2012
Sorry for your loss. Dr. Farrar touched many of our lives and meant a lot to those of us fortunate enough to be a part of the VCU GI Division family. Our prayers are with you.
July 3, 2012
I'm thinking of you at this time of parting with your Dad, and also remembering Holly. Love to all, Charlotte Frischkorn
July 2, 2012
Remembering the days in the GI Division at MCV...so gentle and kind to employees as well as patients and such a scholar! Those were great days!! May you rest in peace!!! Margaret Collier
July 1, 2012
Those of us who worked with you in the
Gastrointestinal Division at the Medical College honor your work at the bedside, scholarship and in training new specialists. You made a difference here and in many other areas of your life, which we celebrate. Lee joins me in honoring your life.
Donald M. Switz, M.D., colleague
Alice McGuire
July 1, 2012
I am thinking about Anne and Beth and the good times you had with your father in Goochland. With love to you, Alice McGuire
June 29, 2012
Brenda Spivey, So very sorry for your loose You will be in my prayers
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