J. Lawrence Tarr, 92 of North Queens Nursing Home, died February 5, 2010 at Queens General Hospital in Liverpool.
Born in Western Head, Queens County, he was the son of the late William Herbert and Annie Estella (Frelick) Tarr.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Netherlands.
Lawrence was a fisherman for a number of years, both with his own vessel and then with other boat owners. He was employed as a carpenter working for his brother Bill. Lawrence could tell stories about his younger years, remembering stories about his family and the other residents of area. He could tell stories about the local rum running during Prohibition and funny stories about the first car in Western Head and how it scared the horses. Lawrence liked being in the woods and knew the local area so well that the local surveyor would ask him about property lines. He was an avid gardener who continued to plant and share a vegetable garden until he loss his vision.
He is survived by his daughter Esther (Kevin) Doggett, White Point; son in law Richard Ward, Western Head. Grandchildren: Kimberly Doggett, Saint John NB; Adam Doggett ,Bridgewater NS; Arthur Doggett ,White Point, Sally(Kendall) Karlsen, Liverpool; Laura Ward ,Western Head . Great-grandchildren: Savanna and Kierra Karlsen, Liverpool. Sisters: Mrs. Evelyn Naugler, Ontario; Mrs. Nellie Carter, Ontario.
He was predeceased by his wife, Marion E. Roy; beloved daughter Shirley A Ward; brothers Arthur, Morris, William (Bill) and Bruce; sisters Dorothy Myra, Thelma Ross, Alice Hartlen, Ethel Hartlen and Gladys (in infancy).
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date with Reverend Judy Cross officiating. No flowers by request. Donations may be made to North Queens Nursing Home or to Queens General Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
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Bev Sunderland
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Janet and George Fletcher
We were sorry to hear about Lawrence. Our thoughts and our prayers are with your family.
ross,darlene roy and family
So sorry for your loss.Uncle lawrence will be greatly missed.Our prayers are with the family
Shelly Shupe
Thinking of you Esther, and your family at this difficult time.
douglas roy,janice moores and elizabeth sunderland
so sorry for your loss.our prayers are with you.
ross,darlene roy and family
sorry to hear about uncle lawrence.our thoughts and prayers are with you
sylvia forbes
so sorry to hear about your dad Esther;
he is in a better place;
Sylvia Verge
cynthia and allan wilson
dear ester and family i am so sorry to hear of uncles passing .i remember being a little girl and i always loved coming to their house on sundays with nanny roy we always had lots of fun.if there is anything i can do please give me a call 356-2549.you and the family are in our prayers.
Ginny Macleod
Dear Esther and Family. Once again we give you our condolences for the loss of yet another family member. Gig..as he was affectionately known …will too always be remebered as a big part in my childrens lives…. If theres anything I can do or you just want to talk ….Please just give me a call …love Ginny and Morris
Nancy Anthony
We were sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing, he will be fondly remembered by us. Nancy Anthony, Jordan Myra and Aleta Rafuse.
David and Patty Tarr
So sorry to hear about Uncle Lawrence. Our prayers are thoughts are with you and family.
Love David and Patty
William Stuart Tarr
So sorry to hear of the passing of my Great Uncle Lawrence. My prayers and thoughts of with you and the family.
Love William S. Tarr
Eric and Ellen Bonnell
We just found out today, I was searching Chandlers obituaries and saw that he had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Esrher and her family and also to Richard Ward and his family.
Love E ric and Ellen
Edward / Lisa Tarr & Darren whynot
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family John L will be greatly missed R.I.P you are home at last in heaven .
The Roy Family St Catharines, Ontario
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time!
God was sent yet another angel! You will be sadly missed but never forgotten! You will always and forever be in our heart!
Mona Mosher
To all the families of Lawerence, I offer my sympathy and condolences, it was a pleasure to get to know him, at the nursing home, he always had great stories to tell us and to make us laugh!He will always be remembered for the way he would begin his conversations, before he asked for any assistance, ( which wasn’t often, because he never wanted to be a “bother”) , he would start by saying ” Honey, its like this”,and then go on to tell us what he wanted us to know!! A great man!! Mona Mosher LPN
Lisa Tarr
Ester and Family sorry to hear about John Lawrence. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Lisa Tarr, Edward Tarr
Janet Whynot
Ester and family: Sorry to hear about Lawrence,,, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Janet Whynot
MARILYN WHYNOT / AVERY CROFT
To Esther and family ,we are so very sorry to hear of Lawrence’s passing.Our thoughts are with you all at this time.