Dorothy Ann Farran's Obituary
Dorothy Farran, born in August of 1930, was a New Jersey native. She married her husband Ralph Joseph Farran in September of 1950, then had a daughter, Jacqueline, in 1955. Due to her husbands career, she lived in six states and would travel to many countries around the world, including France, Norway, Sweden, Greece and Egypt. She enjoyed traveling a great deal. She and her husband were married for 60 years prior to his death in May, 2011. In recent years, Dorothy contributed to the March of Dimes Campaign, as well as St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota. Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jackie, and her sister, Eileen, as well as several nieces and nephews.Contributions in Dorothy’s honor can be made to St. Jude’s Hospital for Children, The American Cancer Society, Easter Fields, or The National Museum of Women in the Arts located at 1250 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005.To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time, please visit Dorothy’s memorial web page located at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign her guestbook.
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