Farr himself later served as an auditor to the treasurer's office in 1896, and was also a member of the finance board of the local YMCA. Ever involved in public life, Farr was also described as an active member of the Mount Tom Lodge A.F. & A.M., the Holyoke Turner Hall, and the Holyoke Canoe Club. Following a period of ill health Farr resigned from his positions in the Farr woolen mill in 1902. From 1906 until his death he remained connected with his family's business as manager of its bonded warehouse connected with the plant. Having been of ill health for several years, Farr died on May 18, 1909, in Holyoke at the age of 47 and was interred in Forestdale Cemetery.