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FUNERAL DETAILS


 

Dr. Martin Barr



Dr. Martin Barr, 92, of West Bloomfield, MI, died on 07 September 2018.

The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Sunday, 09 September 2018 at 2:00 PM .

Rabbi Aaron Bergman and Hazzan Daniel Gross officiated.

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Interment at Beth El Memorial Park, 28120 6 Mile Road, Livonia MI 48152.

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Family members include:
He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth "Nancy" Barr. Dr. Barr is survived by children Dr. Lawrence (Sue) Barr, Richard (Nancy Welber Barr) Barr, Debbie Shapiro, and Steven (Patti) Barr, grandchildren Dr. Rachel (Lee Grzesh) Barr, Allison (Blake) Bertany, Jessica (Joel) Albers, Jennifer (David Matters) Shapiro, Emily (Henri) Larivee, Rebecca (Benn) Moore, Michael Barr, Jaclyn Shapiro and Logan Barr, and great-grandchildren Isabella and Gabriella Larivee, Zara Shapiro-Matters and Maya Grzesh. He was the brother of the late Anita Sabulsky.

The family of Dr. Martin Barr will be gathering Sunday immediately following the interment until 8:00 p.m. at 7067 Treeline Drive, West Bloomfield, MI 48322, the home of Richard and Nancy Barr.

The family will also be gathering informally on Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 2:00 p.m. through the evening.

Dr. Barr was a tireless and visionary educator and academic leader at Wayne State University and its College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, including serving as Dean of the College and Vice President of Wayne State University during his 24 year career there. Since his retirement from Wayne State University 30 years ago, he served the community in many ways and was given the "Eight over Eighty" award as well as recognition by the Institute for Retired Professionals at the JCC for making over 150 educational presentations to the IRP over 17 years.

It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Dr. Martin Barr may do so by making a contribution to:

Wayne State University College of Pharmacy
Attn: Martin Barr Endowed Lecture Fund
259 Mack Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
313-993-6624
http://cphs.wayne.edu/about/giving.php
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or
IRP Detroit
Oak Park, MI 48327
(248) 432-5406
https://www.IRPDetroit.org
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