Joan Learned Farr, age 92, of Burlington, MA, passed away peacefully on
June 21, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
Joan was born on September 2, 1933, in Pittsfield, MA. She graduated from
Pittsfield High School in 1951 and married her high school sweetheart,
Richard Farr, in 1952. Together they built a family and shared many years of
marriage until Richard's passing in 2009.
Joan valued her family, friends, and community. A proud patriot, she deeply loved her country
and celebrated its history and traditions. She remained an active member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution until recently and was a longtime member and past president of the
Lexington Garden Club. Joan found joy in gardening, cooking, traveling, bird watching, and
spending time in nature. She appreciated the beauty of the outdoors and enjoyed sharing those
interests with family and friends.
Above all, Joan cherished her family. She is survived by five children: Debra Windoloski of
Florence, MA; David Farr of Belmont, NH; Dennis Farr of Ayer, MA; Karen Arsenault of Milford,
MA; and Kathleen Kelly of Reading, MA. She is also survived by five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard Farr, and by her infant son, Kevin.
The family extends its sincere gratitude to the caregivers of Compassionate Care Hospice of
Woburn and the staff of Sunrise Assisted Living in Burlington for their kindness and
compassionate care.
Joan will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, July 30 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Douglass Funeral Home,
51 Worthen Rd. , Lexington, MA.
A private graveside service will be held later in the year.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Joan Farr may be made to the Lexington
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, designated for Trust House, a residential
program for women veterans. Donations may be sent to the chapter treasurer, Cynthia
Woolworth, 240 Lincoln Street, Lexington, MA 02421-7521.