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Norman Lee Barr Jr., M.D.
Norman Lee Barr, Jr., 83, a surgeon who practiced in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia for 34 years, died on June 9, 2022 at Grand Oaks in Washington, DC.
Dr. Barr practiced Otorhinolaryngology in the Ear, Nose and Throat Medical Group of Washington, DC and in McLean, Virginia, was an Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Georgetown University, a Clinical Professor of Surgery at George Washington University, a Consultant at The National Institutes of Health, and a Head and Neck Surgeon at Sibley Memorial Hospital.
A lifelong Washingtonian, Dr. Barr was born in Georgetown University Hospital on September 21, 1938, graduated from The St. Albans School in Washington, DC in 1955, Princeton University in 1959, and Georgetown School of Medicine in 1965. Dr. Barr completed his Internship and Residency in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, at The Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Barr served as a Navy Physician at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Yokouska, Japan from 1966 to 1969. He was a LCDR (MC) in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After returning from Japan, he had further residency at The Washington Hospital Center in Head and Neck Surgery from 1969 to 1972. Dr. Barr practiced with the ENT Medical Group for 34 years.
Dr. Barr was a Commander in the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem and was awarded a gold medal for his service with the society. Dr. Barr was also a Life Member of the St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC.
Norman Barr, Jr. is survived by three children, Elizabeth Barr Stone of Annapolis, Maryland; Norman Lee Barr, III of Fairfax, Virginia; Jonathan Edward Barr of Bethesda, Maryland; his sister Mary Barr Johnson of Washington, DC; and four grandchildren.
A service will be held at Joseph Gawler's Sons Funeral Home, 1530 Wisconsin Avenue, NW on June 23 at 4 p.m. followed by a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Lazarus Society, the St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC, or the St. Albans School.
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Gloria smith
June 13, 2023
Dr Barr will always be in our hearts. He came to a lot of outings and on one occasion he came in his Scottish Kilt and everyone was so impressed. This is one man I´ll never forget.
Randal and Cheryl Hovey
June 26, 2022
May God bless and keep those whom knew and loved Dr. Barr close as the world adjusts to his earthly departure.
As Dr. Barr rests peacefully in heaven may he live forever more in heartfelt stories and fond memories of those who knew and loved him.
Gloria Smith & Jack Rodriguez
June 20, 2022
I worked with Dr Barr for around 7 years in his McLean office. I kept in touch with him and office staff though out the years. He will truly be missed. We would always start our morning off by singing old songs from 40s& 50s . The whole office staff join in with us or listen & laugh if they couldn´t join in.
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