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W. Deane Barr, 73

September 15, 2019

W. Deane Barr, 73, of Strasburg, PA, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019 at Landis Homes. Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of the late Thomas and Anne (Mackenzie) Barr. Deane was the loving husband of Dawn M. (Cramer) Barr.

Deane graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1968. A veteran, he served in the Merchant Marines and was honorably discharged as a Lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. He was a faithful member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and served as a Trustee, Deacon and Elder at Faith Presbyterian Church and Kirkwood OPC. Deane retired as an engineer with Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Company after 27 years.

In addition to his wife, Dawn, Deane is survived by his children: Lisa D. Bouder wife of Charles, Lynn M. Stiles wife of Benjamin, Matthew D. Barr husband of Janelle and Amanda G. Barr; grandchildren: Emma & Cora Stiles and Declan & Conlan Barr; siblings: Elizabeth J. Seqal , John D. Barr husband of Shirley and his sister-in-law Elynore F. Barr.

Deane was preceded in death by a brother, T. Carey Barr, Jr.

A Memorial Service will begin at 11 AM on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2151 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Deane will be laid to rest at Willow Street Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church; Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Dr, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.

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Condolences to the Family

September 23, 2019

Dear John, I do remember you and Denny well.I thank you for your condolences and kind words.
Dawn

Dawn M Barr

September 19, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. May the Lord strengthen you during this time. With love Mai Lou. Hugs

September 19, 2019

Condolences and my deepest sympathy to the Barr family. Dean was a friend and classmate at MMA class of 68
Fred Judge

September 17, 2019

Dear Dawn and family, we have never met, but I worked with Deane for many years as engineering liaison between Lancaster Leaf and Universal Leaf in Richmond. I and my colleague, Denny Hall, held Deane in high esteem as a talented engineer and a gentleman in the true sense. We send our condolences and will remember him with great fondness.
RIP Deane.
John Coleman
VP Engineering Universal Leaf Tobacco Co. Inc. (retired).

John Coleman

September 17, 2019

So sad for your family. Praying he is enjoying a Scotty and camping in the heavens above. Your angel will be watching over you.
Diana & Jim Smith

September 17, 2019

I am so sorry forthe loss of your husband/father. I have many fond memories of thechildren and the parents. Yours is a close family so I’m sure you will support each other through this time of grief.
Lorna Long Mentzer

Services: Thursday, September 19, 2019; 11:00 AM; Westminster Presbyterian Church; 2151 Oregon Pike; Lancaster, PA
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