Patricia E. Larkin

During my years in the Springfield area I spent lots of time teaching Pat lever harp and performing recorder concerts with her. There were lots of laughs for which I shall always cherish. R. I.P. Pat

My mom, Betty Buddington was a friend of Pat and played with her in a recorder ensemble in the 1970s and early 1980s. My parents usually held a pool party/picnic each Independence Day in the 70's and eary 80's and Pat and her family usually came. The photo was taken as our families celebrated the US bicentennial on July 4, 1976.

Peace to her memory.

John Buddington

Pat did our rescue group a huge favor some years ago when she did a home visit and proclaimed the prospective owners "great". After that we drove the lucky hound out to the East Coast to his furever home. I suppose I should remember Pat as a harpist and customer, but her support of our rescue group [over a thousand miles away] will always stand out more. Thank you, Pat.

I am so sad to hear of Pat's passing. She was the epitome of what it means to be Irish! Pat taught our daughter, Kathryn, the Celtic harp for many years at the Community Music School, and then after her retirement, at her home. She was a fabulous teacher, gifted Harper and just the most lovely person to share times with. Pat had a great smile and an even better laugh. All of us who knew her, whether through the Celtic harp world or just through a friendship will miss her dearly.
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I am so sorry to hear of Pat's crossing and am so sorry for your great loss!

I first met Pat in 1996 when she came to learn about the Music for Healing & Transition Program. As I recall, she was in the first cycle of classes we held NY.

I will miss her.
Melinda Gardiner

I recall Pat fondly from seeing and hearing her at Novi Cantori concerts. She will be missed. My best to her family. Beth from Springfield.

I will miss Pat's sunny smile and her brightness. I am so sad to learn of her passing. It came as a shock to me today as I did not know if she was ill or anything. I know I heard from her on Facebook not too long ago. Pat and I taught at the Community Music school of Springfield together and the Northampton Community Music Center for many years. I admired her musicality and her teaching so much. I am sending love to all of her family.