David W. Larkin

David W. Larkin, 72 years old, of 29 Merriam Parkway, Fitchburg, formerly of 27 Burrage Ave. Leominster, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 at the UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester after an illness. He is survived by 2 sons, Dean P. Larkin and James M. Larkin both of Leominster; 2 daughters, Linda L. Maahs and her husband Jeffrey Maahs of Leominster and Jacqueline M. Edmands and her husband Kevin Edmands of Leominster; a sister, Barbara Arsenault of Fitchburg; his fiancee, Joyce Marabello of Fitchburg; 7 grandchildren, Robert Vorse, Dean Larkin Jr., Danielle Larkin, Connor Edmands, Kurt Edmands, Marlena Maahs, and Marisa Maahs; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Loretta J. (Rintala) Larkin in 1989. He was also predeceased by his brother, George Larkin in 2007 and his sister, Mabel Jancaitis in 2008.

Mr. Larkin was born February 11, 1936 in Fitchburg , son of Willard W. and Clara (Larkin) Larkin and had lived in Leominster for many years before returning to Fitchburg 4 years ago. He graduated from Leominster Saxton Trade School and had been a mold maker for several tool & die companies in Leominster including Standard Tool, Mark Technical Mold and County Tool. David was a member of the North Leominster Rod & Gun Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Leominster. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing golf and cooking. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 10 a.m in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Sterling will be at a later date. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 5-8 p.m in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Massachusetts Division, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or the American Heart Association, Massachusetts Affiliate, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

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