William Farr of Burlington, Vt., died on December 31, 2023, of
natural causes after injuries from a fall. Born in Freehold, N.J.,
Bill spent his teen summers in Jericho, Vt., where he met his future
wife, Carlynn (née Buxton). Bill served four years in the United
States Marine Corps, then earned his bachelor’s degree from the
University of Pennsylvania. He worked in retail for the first part of
his career, holding management positions at Lord & Taylor,
Carroll Reed Ski Shops, Magram’s and others. His latter career
involved advising small and medium-size businesses across Vermont,
helping to write business plans, arranging financing and installing
best practices. A devoted husband and father, Bill is survived by his
wife of 62 years, Carlynn; his son, Bill (Suzanne); his daughter,
Vicki; and his grandchildren, Braxton and Allie. No services are
planned.
This article appears in Dec 27, 2023 – Jan 9, 2024.