Obituary of Meredith M. Farr

Meredith Elaine (McClelland) "Mimi" Farr, Age 86, of Horseheads, New York, passed away on June 5, 2024, at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Meredith was born in Elmira, New York to the late Norman Leon McClelland and Loretta Margery Hawley on December 18, 1937. She is survived by her sons, James F. (Lynn) Farr II of Sherwood, Oregon, and John N. (Sylvie) Farr of Big Flats, New York; her grandsons James F. Farr, III, Matthew S. Farr, Benjamin R. Farr, and Henry M. Farr; her sister Johanne Noyes; and her nephew, Brian (Mariel) Noyes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her second husband, James H. Farr of Long Lake, New York, and by her granddaughter Christine E. Farr. Meredith graduated from the School of Nursing at Arnot Ogden Memorial Hospital, Class of 1959. She went on to serve in many different capacities as a nurse for 40 years. Alongside her husband Jim, she found herself serving as manager for their business, Buck Mountain Contractors, for 30 years. While serving as manager, she also served as the dispatcher for the Long Lake Rescue Squad for many years. Beyond her careers, Mimi greatly enjoyed camping and getting away. She lent herself to volunteering wherever she was – including animal shelters, the Long Lake Library, and the Clemen's Center in Elmira. Family and friends are invited to visit the Barber Funeral Home, 413 S. Main St., in Horseheads, on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 10 am to noon. Mimi's funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Bob Briggs of the Big Flats United Methodist Church officiating. A private burial will be held at the family's convenience at the Long Lake Cemetery in Long Lake, New York, on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Memorial donations may be made to the Big Flats United Methodist Church, 109 Hillview Drive, Big Flats, New York 14814.