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NILES -- Carl L. Fairburn, 83, of Niles, died late Saturday evening, Jan. 6, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
He was born Sept. 27, 1940, in Youngstown, a son of John and Winifred Bryan Fairburn.
Carl was a 1958 graduate of Mineral Ridge High School and worked as a machinist for several companies, most recently Brainard Rivet in Girard for more than 30 years, prior to retiring.
He married the former Patricia L. McArthur on Jan. 9, 1957. They shared 54 years of marriage and many happy memories together; she preceded him in death March 24, 2011.
Carl was a member of the former Fairview United Methodist Church in Niles and the Vienna Fish and Game Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a Cleveland Browns and NASCAR fan.
He is survived by his three sons, Carl (Holly) Fairburn Jr. of Lakeview, Oregon, Jonathan Fairburn of Niles and Michael (Nancy) Fairburn of Girard. He also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Diane (Thomas) Malloy of Canfield; four grandchildren, Christiana (Trent) Haskins, Carl (Diana) Fairburn III, Thomas (Amber) Fairburn and Shane Fairburn; and three great-granddaughters, Avery, McKenna and Mirabel.
Besides his wife, Carl was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Robert and Thomas Fairburn; and a great-grandson, Adin Haskins.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at Lane Funeral Home, Mineral Ridge Chapel. Friends may call 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Carl will be laid to rest in the Kerr Cemetery, Weathersfield.
This obituary may be viewed and condolences can be sent by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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