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Official Obituary of

Jean M. (DeLand) Farrar

March 20, 2023

Jean Farrar Obituary

Jean M. (DeLand) Farrar, 89 of Auburn passed away peacefully, Monday March 20, 2023.

  She was born in Auburn, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (O'Hora) DeLand. Jean resided in various locations around the world, while her husband was in the service for more than 30 years, including, England, Germany and Texas. Jean enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was an avid animal lover.   She was most happy, the times spent with her family. Jean had a deep love for her only great-granddaughter Adeline. She will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to know this special woman.

   She is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy (Michael) Bishop, Patricia (Timothy) Cottrell, three granddaughters, Ashley (Maurice) LaCroix, Brittany (Andrew) Penczek, Lindsay Cottrell and fiance Patrick, great-granddaughter Adeline, a brother Harold DeLand, several nieces, nephews, cousins, feline friend Luna, and canine companions Snickers and Toby.

  in addition to her parents, Jean was also predeceased by her husband Walter J. Farrar Jr., granddaughter Chelsea, sister Betty Scanlon and brothers, James, Ed and George DeLand.

   A calling hour will be held this Thursday from 10 am until 11 am with services to immediately follow, all inside of Pettigrass Funeral Home, 196 Genesee St.,Auburn.

   In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to either the SPCA or  Auburn United Methodist Church.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jean M. (DeLand) Farrar, please visit our floral store.


Services

Visitation
Thursday
March 23, 2023

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Pettigrass Funeral Home
196 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021

Funeral Service
Thursday
March 23, 2023

11:00 AM
Pettigrass Funeral Home
196 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021

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