Obituary of Russell Farr

Farr, Russell ~ Peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital, at the age of 62 years, of Elmira. Devoted husband of Sharon (McAllister) Farr. Loving father of Darren and Jillian of Barrie, and Charlene of Waterloo. Grandpa of Derek, Kelsea, Brayden, Charlotte, Emilie, Spenser and great-grandpa of Caleb. Dear son of Marion (Collins) Farr of Elmira and the late Ken Farr (2000). Brother of Marilyn and Don McIntosh of Drayton, Jerry of Woodstock, Wayne and Barb of Kelowna, BC, Larry and Renee of Elmira, Debbie of Elmira, Cheryl and Ed of Cambridge, and Tom of Elmira. Son-in-law of Don and Bessie McAllister of Elmira. Brother-in-law of Ron McAllister of Mabel Lake, BC. Russ is lovingly remembered by Marg Farr and his many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his sister Colleen (1975) and his sister-in-law Dawn (2005). At Russ’s request, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation for family and friends will be held at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira on Tuesday, December 13th from 2-5 p.m. followed later that evening by a Legion Service at 6:45 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 469, 11 First St. E., Elmira followed by a reception. In Russ’s memory, donations to the Poppy Fund would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Service Summary Memorial Visitation: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home ~ Legion Service: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 469, 11 First St. E., Elmira followed by a reception ~ Donations: Poppy Fund (Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 469, 11 First St. E., Elmira, ON N3B 2E3)