Martha Carr

 Mrs. Martha Ann Carr, age 88 of Fairview, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, following a brief illness.  She was born on August 4, 1930, the daughter of the late James M. and Mayme Shellito Penfield.  She retired as a medical receptionist and had previously been employed in offices at Fairview School District.  She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.

In addition of her parents, Mrs. Carr was preceded in death by her husband Paul R. Carr in September of 2003; son Don R. Carr; granddaughter Beth A. Carr, two brothers, Howard and Harold Penfield and a sister Lucille Otis. 

She is survived by a daughter Paula A. (Terry) Carrara of Millcreek, a son James A. Carr of California, a daughter-in-law; Cindy Carr of Girard; grandchildren Jason Carrara, Jaimee (Jesse) Dove, Justin (Jessica) Carrara, Jared (Laura) Carrara, Tony Carr and Andy (Ann) Carr and 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home, 525 Main St. East, Girard on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 from 10 AM until the start of her service in Burton’s All Faith’s Chapel at 11 AM.  Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church, 4601 Avonia Rd., Fairview PA 16415 or to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 1645 W. 8^th St., Erie, PA 16505. 

The family wishes to thank the staff of Home Instead and especially Debbie for the care and support provided to Martha.

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