Doris M. Farr, of East Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, she was the daughter of Theo Lee Townsend and Flossie Blanche Raymond Townsend. She worked several years at Syracuse Pottery.

Doris was predeceased by her husband, Vernon E. Farr Sr.; and son, Kevin Farr.

Surviving are her daughters, Karen (Mark) Farr of Cape Coral, Florida, Nancy Farr of East Syracuse; sons and daughters-in-law, Lincoln and Mary of Martville, Vernon and Sharon of Black River, Tommy and Lee Ann of East Syracuse and Roy and Cheryl of Midlothian, Virginia; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

There will be no services. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Buranich Funeral Home, Camillus.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Doris’s memory to the SPCA, 5878 E. Molloy Rd., Mattydale, NY 13211.