Obituary of Mary C. Farr

Mary C. Farr Our beloved Marry Farr went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2012 at the age of 95. She was predeceased by her parents Henry and Annie Farr and her brothers, Bill and Francis Farr. Mary Lived in Elmira for her entire life and worked for Remington Rand for many years. She had many hobbies and was an avid bowler. She was dearly loved by her many cousins and numerous friends. She spent much of her life caring for her family members and demonstrating kind acts to others. She was the first one to lend a hand to those in need. She had an incredible Irish wit and loved her Irish heritage. Mary visited her relatives in Ireland many times and hosted them in her home as well. She was a member of the ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians and a loyal communicant of St. Mary's Church, Southside. In recent years she lived at the Chemung County Infirmary and was loved by all who had the opportunity to come in contact with her. She came to consider the staff and residents as her family. Mary's family truly appreciates the kindness and love shown to Mary by the 6th floor nurses and staff. Friends are invited to McInerny Funeral Home, 502 W. Water Street, Elmira, on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, Elmira. Interment, with committal prayers will follow at St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery. Those wishing may remember Mary with a donation to Notre Dame High School, 1400 Maple Ave., Elmira, NY 14904. Officers and members of the Ladies Division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet at the funeral home on Sunday, at 3:45 p.m., to conduct a service for our sister Mary. Signed, Patricia Call, President.