Laurence A. Barr   

     Laurence A. Barr, 47, of Lorain died on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain, unexpectedly.

     Mr. Barr was born in Detroit, MI on December 17, 1960, the son of the late Edward A and Betty J (Annis) Barr. He was a 1980 graduate of Vermilion High School. He was also a US Navy veteran serving from 1980-1983.

     He was a member of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ in Brownhelm Township and sang in the choir.

     Mr. Barr worked as a customer service representative at Teletech Communications in Amherst, since Nov 2007. He also had been a machinist at Mel-Ba Manufacturing in Elyria for 13 years. 

     He enjoyed classic movies, collectible swords, Ancient Roman and Greek Mythology, and science fiction.

     Mr. Barr is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Mischa L. (nee Murrell) Barr, a daughter Caitlin M. Barr, a son Charles L. Barr both at home, brother Edward A Barr of Grand Rapids, MI., Harold L. Barr of Boonescamp, KY, and John A Tighe of Cleveland, and several nieces and nephews.

      In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his foster parents that raised him, Al and Ruth (nee Engel) Tighe and a sister Susan J Barr.

     Friends may call on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.

     Additionally, friends may call on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 AM in the Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ, 2144 North Ridge Road, Brownhelm Township.

     The Rev. Elizabeth A. Terrill, pastor,  officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, Amherst Township.