James Samuel Farr
May 12, 1924 ~ December 11, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM.
James Samuel Farr, 86, of Leonardtown, passed away December 11, 2010 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Born May 12, 1924 at Indiantown Farm in Chaptico, MD. He was the son of the late Benjamin McKinley and Amy Gertrude Swann Farr. Mr. Farr was the loving husband of Ruth (Swann) Farr whom he married on May 3, 1947 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD. Mr. Farr is survived by his wife Ruth (Swann) Farr of sixty three years and children; Margret Ann Farrell (James) of Chaptico, MD, James B. Farr (Christine) of White Plains, MD, George L. Farr (Carol Ann) of Avenue, MD, Thomas Farr (Malinda) and Richard A. Farr (Joan) both of Clements, MD. He is also survived by his sister Lillian Norris of Hollywood, MD and 10 grandchildren; Michelle Connolly, Jennifer Farr, Timothy Farrell, Cindy Reynolds, Matthew Farr, Todd Farr, Amy Farr, Brian Farr, Patrick Farr, and Emily Farr as well as two great grand children; Travis and Lindsey Farrell. Mr. Farr was preceded in death by his sister Mae Downs. His family moved to Montpelier Farm in Clements, MD in 1931. After his father’s death, he took over the farm as a teenager to support his mother and two sisters. James enjoyed visiting family and friends, playing cards and going to baseball and softball games. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 10:30 AM in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Morganza, MD with Fr. Brian Sanderfoot officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Farr, Todd Farr, Brian Farr, Patrick Farr, Sammy Swann, and Sam Nelson. Contributions may be made to Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 299, Leonardtown, MD 20650, Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 206, Avenue, MD, and St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Picture Fund, 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton, MD 20627.
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“Tommy, Ricky, George,Jimmy, Margaret, and Ms, Ruth. So sorry to hear that Mr. Farr has passed on. Please know that the entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless him and welcome him into the Kingdom of the Eternal… “
“Ricky, Tommy and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. Sincerely, Son and Elaine”
“”I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Farr.” He is with God now and has no more pain.”
“Ruth & Family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. James certainly leaves behind a loving, caring wife and a family that he would have been so proud of. Remember the happy times you shared with him before he got ill and stay close as a family.”
“Mrs. Farr, Margaret and all the Farr family. We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Ruth and family: We are so sorry for your loss. He is at peace now. He will be watching over you all with guidance and love. He will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other.”
“Submitting our condolences to all family members.”
“To the Farr Family, You are in My Thoughts & Prayers. May he Rest in Peace.”
“Tommy, sorry to here of your loss. God bless your family. David”
“Ruth & Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in knowing that James is at peace. Cherish and remember all the memories and good times. It will help get pass all of the days ahead. God Bless you All.”
“Mrs. Farr and Family, Think of all the good times you have had in you life living on the farm with your husband, parents and grandparents. We know how difficult this is for all of you during this time of the year, “Christmas”. James(Dad)(Grandfather) will forever remain on your minds and in your hearts. Now he is at peace with the Lord and can watch over all of you. Our “Deepest Sympathy”during this difficult time. Love, Donna and Bob Cross”
“Mrs. Farr, Margaret Ann, Jimmy, Georgie, Tommy and Timmy and all the family. Our prayers and sympathy are with all. He will be welcomed by those who preceded him and they will continue their friendships in heaven. “
“To the Farr Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your wonderful memories will console you during the very difficult time.”
“George, Carol and family. We are so sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Steve and Cindy “
“Farr Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Let good memories comfort you.”
“Tommy, My condolences to your family.My thoughts and prayers are with you in this od sorrow,”
“So sorry to hear of Mr. Farr’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.”
“Dearest Margaret Ann..So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Cherish the memories you have of your Dad…they will help you through this difficult time…I know..I’ve been there. Your Dad is now your own personal Guardian Angel and will always be watching over you. My sincere heartfelt condolences. “
“Margaret Anne, so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Mary Frances”
“SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR FARR’S PASSING, HE WAS A GREAT MAN.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. “
“We are praying for all of you. We have so many fond memories from our childhood of Mr. Farr and will never forget him. He was a wonderful man and is now at peace with the Lord.”
“Ruth, Margaret Ann and All Family Members: We are sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with You All.”
“Ruth and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Take care and I’ll see you soon. Char”
“Rick, I am deeply sadden to hear of your lost, my condelences to you and your family. John Butler”
“To the family, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Farr passing, I am sorry for your loss, Margaret you and I were talking about him two weeks ago. He is at peace. “
“Mrs. Farr & family, please accept our sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Farr. Mrs. Farr, Susan’s Mom, Emily, has many times, spoken so highly of you for the manner in which you have cared for your family. “
“I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. He was always good to us when we came down to the farm, go out on the boat, and watch us from the front porch. Some great memories.”
“My condolences to your family”
“Dear George and Carol, Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you mourn the loss of your Dad. We pray that your cherished memories will sustain you through these most difficult of times.”Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.”Take comfort in the love of family and friends and remember you are not alone. The Lord will not leave you comfortless, he will come to you. Blessings and love to all”
“Our heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Farr and the family especially George and Carole, Matthew and Todd. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Rick and Family, may God comfort you and yours at this time of loss. We pray for you and your families peace and comfort at this time. God Bles”
“To the Farr Family: You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Mrs. Farr and family, So sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I share many fond memories of the happy times especially picnic/reunions. “
“Miss Ruth and Family: Mr. Farr was such a nice man. Sorry about his departure, but he is now in a better and more beautiful place. You have been a remarkable wife in taking care of your beloved husband and friend. Our prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you.”