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Ethel Larkin Obituary

Ethel A. Larkin 1933-2012 STOCKBRIDGE Ethel A. Larkin, 78 of 2 Church St, Stockbridge died Monday February 27, 2012 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Pittsfield on September 19, 1933, daughter of George and Althea Heath Searing. She attended the former Williams High School. She was a hair dresser at Zelda's in Pittsfield, she was also a Special Needs Aide for 25 years for Berkshire Hills Regional School District, and after retiring in 1992 Ethel volunteered for Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge. Ethel's husband George F. Jr, whom she married on October 15, 1955, predeceased her on October 15, 1994. She leaves three sons, George III and his wife Jeanne of Lee, Thomas and his wife Coreen, of Housatonic, and Robert Larkin and his wife Karen of Stockbridge, one daughter Pamela Walsh and her husband Michael Sr., of Dalton, and eight grandchildren, Michael Tower, Michael Walsh Jr, and his wife Melinda, Joshua Walsh and his wife Moira, Travis Walsh and his fiancee Serridge, Trysta DeSantis, and her husband William, Alyssa Larkin and her fiancee Chris Peebles, Drew Larkin, and Ryan Larkin. Besides her husband George F. Jr, Ethel was predeceased by her twin Edward Searing, and brother George Searing. In keeping with Ethel's wishes, funeral services will be private. BIRCHES-ROY FUNERAL HOME 33 South Street Great Barrington, MA is caring for her arrangements. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfh.com.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Feb. 29, 2012.

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March 6, 2012

Dear Pam and Family,
I was so sad to read of your dear mother's passing. She was such a wonderfully fun woman. I have nothing but great memories of her during our teens. My sincere condolences to all of you. Anne McDermott Filek

Marge Descoteaux

March 4, 2012

To our dear friends Pam and Mike, and Rob, Tom & George. We are very sorry to hear about your Moms passing. She will always be with you in heart and spirit. We are thinking of you long distance and send our love.
Marge & Steve

March 2, 2012

To the Larkin family we want to express our sympathy on the loss of your mother. May God sustain you and remember that “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.” Deuteronomy 33:27 -Ron and Linda Morrell (Melinda's parents)

Bill & Sheila DelSoldato

March 2, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Julianne Melle

March 1, 2012

Pam, George, Tom, and Rob-I was so sorry to read of your Mom's death. We shared some wonderful times working together at Stockbridge Plain School and I cherish the memories I have of those years. She was a loving and generous friend and my thoughts and prayers go out to all during this time of sorrow.

March 1, 2012

To the Larkin family,

I was so sorry to hear of Ethel's passing. She is such a strong and vital part of my Church Street memories.

With sympathy,
Kathy Spencer Erickson

March 1, 2012

Tommy, Coreen, Robbie, Karen, George, Jeanne, and Mike,
John and I have so many fond memories of Ethel. She and George were great neighbors. John and I began our lives together in 1990 on Church in our back yard sharing a summer night filled with deep conversation, cocktails and lots of laughter with your parents. They were great caring people who worked hard and loved their family.
We will never forget the time we spent with them, the advice they gave us and the love and laughter we shared with them.

Our deepest sympathy,
Brenda and John Cadorette

Robin Longo

March 1, 2012

My thoughts are with you all.....the memories of your folks and me tucked away in the upstairs rear apt across the driveway, will always be with me.
Robin Longo
Northampton, ma

March 1, 2012

Tom,Rob,George & Pam,
We are very sorry to hear about Ethel.
A lot of great memories of the good times with your Mom and Dad.
Anne & Skip Sparks- Largo, FL

March 1, 2012

To the Larkin Family,
We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Ethel was a great lady, may all your happy memories of her help you though your loss.
Sincerely,
Julie and David Rathbun

Paula Cardillo

March 1, 2012

Dear George, Pam, Tom & Rob,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I saw her recently at Kimball farms while I was visiting a friend. She was a wonderful woman who enjoyed working with the kids at school and always remembered me each time I saw her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

Jack Spencer

March 1, 2012

Fond. memories of our neighbor Ethel on Church Street.Also enjoyed working with her at the school. She was Ethel.

Jon Vincent

February 29, 2012

To all the Larkin family:
I was sad to hear of Ethel's passing today. So many memories on Church Street in Stockbridge. Please know that you are being prayed for at this very sad time.

February 29, 2012

Rob, Karen, Drew and Ryan, Thinking of you all at this time and sending you my condolences, love and prayers. Love, Sandy Mcgovern

February 29, 2012

Pam and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tracy (Whitehead) Monette

Clay & Sue Burke

February 29, 2012

To all the Larkins -- We hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of the times you shared with Ethel for so many years. We smile as we remember the good times we shared with you, George and Ethel while we were living in Stockbridge. Our heartfelt sympathies to each of you.

February 29, 2012

Dear George,Jeanne,Pam,Mike,Tom,Coreen,Rob and Karen,
Our deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear Mom.She was one great lady!
Marilyn and Nabih Nejaime

Bill and Karon Hathaway

February 29, 2012

George, Jeanne, Tom, Coreen, Rob, Karen, Pam and Mike,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mom. May you find peace with the fond memories you hold in your heart comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandra Thomson

February 29, 2012

Rob and Karen, my prayers are with you and your family.God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Sandra

February 29, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the memories and the love she showed you all, keep her in your hearts forever and comfort you during this very hard time.

Caroline Desaulniers Russo

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