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Leonard P. Farr

03/15/1918 - 01/01/2013

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Obituary For Leonard P. Farr

Leonard P. Farr, 94 of Rockland died at the South Shore Nursing and Skilled Care Center on January 1, 2013. He was born in Pittsfield, son of the late Henry and Rose (Guyette) Farr. He was raised and educated in N. Carolina and Rockland and was a graduate of Boston Trade High School.

Mr. Farr had a long and distinguished career as a precision grinder at the H.H. Arnold Co. in Rockland for over 55 years. He was an avid bowler participating in several leagues at the former Rockland Bowladrome. He was proud to have served as the President of the Patients Council at the nursing center. His family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff on the West Wing for their care and love to Lenny.

Husband of the late Dorothy B (Lamb) Farr, he is survived by his fiancé, Rose Wenners, a sister, Dorothy A. Bateman of Carver, dear friends William and Patty Principe and Richard and Ann Phelps of Rockland. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and a "special nephew" Bentley Bateman. He was also the brother of the late Stanley and Harry Farr.

The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life on Sunday January 6, 2013 from 3:00-5:00 PM at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St. in Rockland. A Funeral Service will be celebrated by Rev. Sandra Stephenson on Monday January 7, 2013 at 11:30 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mt. Wollaston Cemetery in Quincy. Donations may be made in his memory to the Activities Fund, South Shore Skilled Care Center, 115 North Ave. Rockland, MA. 02370.

Services

6 Jan

Visitation

15:00 PM - 17:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
7 Jan

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
7 Jan

Burial

13:00 PM

Mount Wollaston Cemetery 20 Sea Street Quincy, MA 02169 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/25/2021

    Stacie Scott

    Uncle Len has always been a gentle , sweet man . We were always welcomed abd felt loved in the home of Dot and Len.

  • 05/25/2021

    Michelle scott brown

    I am with you today spiritually I thankful we spent time together last August . You have and will always be my special Unvle Lenny !

  • 05/25/2021

    Patricia Scott

    All my memories of this wonderful man contain smiles. Growing up, there was never a holiday or birthday celebration without Uncle Lenny and Aunt Dorothy. Len was a skilled craftsman and loving man. I am a better person for having him in my life. I miss you Uncle Len and the world will be a lesser place without your kindness, quick wit and wonderful spirit!

  • 05/25/2021

    joanne scott

    So long great friend, it has been an amazing joy to have you in my life

  • 05/25/2021

    Bill Ramsay

    Lenny was a shining soul with a consistantly welcoming smile to match. I looked forward to my visits with Lenny, knowing the time would be easily filled with fun stories of people in his life while a very thriving wildlife population from the air and ground could be witnessed feeding upon Lenny's offerings just beyond his window. He enjoyed a wonderful support network of friends who were as close as family to him and helped keep the outdoor wildlife well stocked with feed for the birds and Lenny to watch with delight. If the outdoor show wasn't stimulating enough Lenny had plenty to tell about the mini gallery of original paintings that adorned his walls all around. One of his very own paintings illustrating a classic tall ship upon stormy waters was testament to Lenny's talent behind a paint brush. There was lots to love about Lenny and the life he lived that shined as loud as his joyful presence. He will long be remembered fondly and often.

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