Peter B. Farr, 87, of Newport News, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Originally from Maine, he had been a resident of Newport News, Virginia, for the past ten years. Peter was self-employed as a Quality Assurance Engineer and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1956 to 1959. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the National Rifle Association, and he practiced the Protestant faith.
Peter was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Lorraine Farr. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Nichols; his sons, Chris Farr and David Farr; seven grandchildren—Kyle, Rachel, Sarah, Joshua, Lydia Farr, and Hailey and Hope Nichols; a sister, Diane Tarbox; and two brothers, Steven and Jonathan Farr.
His time on earth may have ended, but his legacy lives on through the strength he demonstrated, the lives he impacted, and the cherished memories held by those who knew him.
Arrangements are under the care of Peninsula Funeral Home, located at 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Virginia 23601.