Obituary of Edward Rockwell Farr

Edward Rockwell Farr, age 95, of Lawrenceville, PA, died Wednesday, January 13, 2016 peacefully at his home. He was born March 24, 1920 in Lawrence Twp., PA a son of Rex and Julia Ann (Mitchell) Farr. Ed was a retired machinist from Ingersoll Rand, Painted Post, NY. He was the husband of the late Emma Eileen Stoddard who died in 1981. Ed was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, the American Legion, and enjoyed bowling, reading, gardening and puttering. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII. Ed is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry (Judy) Farr, Lynn Farr, and Joseph (Patty) Farr all of Lawrenceville, PA, David Farr of FL; 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; a brother, Donald Farr of Horseheads, NY; 2 sisters, Mary Norwood and Ann Beardsley both of FL; feline buddies, Tazzy, Smokie and Smartass; special family and caregivers, Melinda, Todd, Kim, Stacey, Guthrie Home Health and Hospice, Emily, Kim and Fred. In addition to his wife, Emma, he was predeceased by a daughter, Nancy Lowry. A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the Lawrenceville Fire Hall. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 637 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com