Obituary
Carolyn Barr

Carolyn A. Barr, 76, of 115 South Ave. passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Hamot Medical Center, in Erie.

Born January 8, 1936 in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Rhea (Rose) Barr II.

She was a1953 graduate of Bradford High School. She worked in various factories, then for many years cared for her mother. She then worked as a clerk at the Housing Authority, retiring in 2003 after 15 years of service.

She was instrumental in starting the Association for Retarded Citizens in McKean County, and was a volunteer at Futures and with the Special Olympics.

She is survived by a daughter, Lori R. (Scott) Bebko, and a son, Charles J. Barr III, both of Bradford; fiance, Ian Fitzpatrick of Edinburgh, Scotland and five grandchildren, Amanda Boon, Heather Varner, Zachary Boon, Benjamin Boon, Kaitlin Boon, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Gerald Barr.

At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christain Burial will be held in June of 2013 in St. Bernard Church. Mausoleum entombment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Futures Rehabilitation, Inc. 1 Future's Way Bradford, PA 16701 or McKean County Special Olympics PO Box 101 Bradford, PA 16701 or McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

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