Jacqueline Larkin
1928 - 2011
Jacqueline Larkin
1928 - 2011
Obituary
Guest Book
BORN
1928
DIED
2011
Jacqueline Larkin Obituary
Jacqueline was born on January 23, 1928 in Paris, France. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Allen (Bud) Larkin. She is survived by her children Jocelyne Minard, Jean-Pierre (Pam) Minard, Catherine (Rick Burris) Minard, Philippe (Helene) Minard and Brigitte (Keith) Aldredge and her grandchildren Leslie Amann, Jeremy and Christopher Minard.
Jacqueline loved to travel across the country and back to France with her husband and together they took many cruises. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she will be so missed by her whole family and all who knew her.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Northside Christian Church, 7615 Ridge Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281 – date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jacqueline's name to
Hospice of Medina County, 797 N. Court St. Medina, OH 44256.
Arrangements under the direction of Catavolos Funeral Home, Fairlawn, OH.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Phil Minard
June 5, 2012
P'tite Mere, Tu as laissé un vide dans nos vies par ton absence, un vide que rien ne peut combler, mais seulement l'espoir de te revoir un jour. Je sais que tu es dans la joie du Christ actuellement, c'est ce qui m'apporte paix et réconfort. Avec toute mon affection, ton Philou.
January 2, 2012
Ma Chere P'tite Mere,
Je pense si souvent a toi pendant ma journee.
Ta photo prise lors de notre soiree en 2010 a DPM est affixee a mon "papier peint" de mon Dell. Donc chaque jour, au debut de ma journee, je suis acueilli par ton sourire. Je sais que tu nous surveille et protege tous. Avec toute mon affection, Ton fils qui t'aime. Jean-Jean.
November 11, 2011
Miss you too, Mom. I know that you and Dad were involved in our home offer going through in Thomasville:) Even though we know that you are with us every day, it's always nice to get that little extra something.
I was at Bed Bath & Beyond shopping for a birthday gift when all of a sudden one of Edith Piaf's songs came on. Certainly not a coincidence. Thank you mom! xoxo Brigitte
November 10, 2011
Miss you litte Mom. I know you smiled w/Dad when you saw all of us together for the celebration of your lives. Love you both and you are and always will be in our hearts and in our lives.I miss our hugs and kisses. your loving daughter. Cathe
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Arlene Martin-Bouchard
October 9, 2011
Dearest Larkin Children of Jacqueline,
I had the honor and pleasure to meet Jackie and Bud in Florida many years ago when we were visiting my best friend, Madeleine Pieri. Although we only spent one week there, it turned out to be a wonderful gift of a lifetime to me. Jackie and I immediately became friendly to the point of writing to each other very often. During our more than 20 years as pen pals, I will tell you she shared very many events of her life, as well as the pains and hardships we all face in life as we climb the "Golden Hill." I have so many precious letters and cards from her that I will treasure forever. She knew I loved pink roses and she always found a way to include a pink rose, whether it was a card or one she cut out of a magazine and pasted it to the letter!! When we talked on the phone, she was always soft spoken and we shared our family experiences, each of us having 5 children. Then in the last months, she was getting weaker and weaker, I could tell by her voice. The last time we talked, she said: "It's not easy to wait to die, but when I go, I will be waiting for you." There is a big hole in my heart at the moment because I have lost someone so "special" to me. I can just imagine the size of your holes. Please know that your Mom adored you all and was so proud of all of you. I will carry her in MY heart for always. God Bless You All.
Sincerely,
October 9, 2011
My dear, dear friend, Just a short time ago we found each other after so many years apart not knowing where the other was. Our daughters, Caria and Brigette made the connection possible. Jacqueline and I talked on the phone about old times and when we lived in Tunisia. While in Tunis, we spent alot of time and dinners together with our families at the Tunis Hilton. After we moved to our homes in Tunis, we continued our friendship with lots more dinner get togethers. Jacqueline was my wonderful friend, I will miss her immensely, however I find deep comfort in the fact that I "know" God has his arms around her. I will always have love in my memories with Jacqueline. Daria Dick
Hélène Minard
September 21, 2011
How blessed I were to have a such wonderful "mother-in-love" like you!Since the beginning you adopted me as a real daughter and always I feel "at home". Your are my Maman d'Amérique!I am anxious to see you and Bud in heaven and I am sure I will be welcomed the same way you did on Earth. I miss you Maman!
Jean-Pierre & Pam Minard
September 17, 2011
P'tite Mere,
I hope you know how precious you were to each of us "kids". But as always, we, who are left behind ask the question: "Did we tell you and show you how much we loved you... ENOUGH...while we had you with us? PROBABLY NOT!!!
Losing you has affected each of us deeply. We KNOW exactly where you are - which brings us much joy - but we still and already miss you horribly and will until we're with you once again. Avec toute mon affection. Ton Jean-Jean et Pammy
Cathe Minard
September 16, 2011
Bonjour ma petite Mere. How I miss you.
Today is a beautiful day in Arizona, the sky and clouds are beautiful. I know you are smiling at us. I love you always.
Rick Burris
September 16, 2011
Jacqueline(Mom),
It's that little sweet smile that I will always remember, I will miss you and you will always be in my thoughts right there with Bud and my dad. Love you,
Rick (Cathe's other half)
Christopher Minard
September 15, 2011
Thanks mamie for the wonderful time we had together even though it was'nt long it was still fun and exciting. I remember when we would come to Florida late at night and there would always be a fantastic meal ready for us(apple pie, yum!) . I love you with all my heart and won't forget you.
September 15, 2011
May loving memories and good times shared with Jacqueline comfort you during this difficult time. From what I've heard from you, Kiki, your Maman was quite an amazing woman! May you always remember her with love. Peace to you and your siblings...
Philippe Minard
September 15, 2011
Tissues? Check. Band-Aid for a scraped knee? Check. Pen/paper for a quick note? Check. Cracker or cookies when you couldn’t wait for lunch? Check. Whatever you needed, it was all in Mom’s magic bag. But the magic wasn’t in the bag. It was in Mom’s constant, selfless caring for family, in her desire to provide and be of service. It was her way of saying “I love you, I care for you…” . Mom, you are irreplaceable. Thank you for your lifelong example of love and devotion; we are all so blessed to have been in your care.
Cathe Minard
September 14, 2011
My sweet Mom. Received some beautiful flowers yesterday from Rick's company Viega. The card sent with it read" Thinking of you. To celebrate your Mom's life. Warm Regards from your friends @ Viega.
How nice of them to remember you. But then again who can forget you. I miss you and love you always. Cathe
Mom and Dad in Daytona Beach
Brigitte (Larkin) Aldredge
September 14, 2011
Mom, I miss you so much but I know in my heart that you are truly with me every day. You gave so much love to all of us and filled our hearts with joy and happiness through everything you did.
You always thought of others. Keith always loved the french apple pies you made for him when we visited.
Love,
Your daughter, Brigitte and Keith Aldredge
John Skelton
September 14, 2011
My deepest sympathies to all the family. Jacqueline and Al have been very special friends for a long time going back to WWII when we served together in the 55th Quartermaster Base Depot.
September 13, 2011
What a wonderful picture of your Mom Cathe'!
I am so sorry that I never had the opportunity to get to know her personally, although I feel as though I have known her through you! As I have said in the past, you and your sisters and brothers can rest in the peace of knowing that your Mother was cared for and surrounded by those she cherished and loved most in the world during her final days. You preserved her dignity and respected all that she was until she passed. You must miss her so. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leslie Amann
September 13, 2011
Petite mamie, tu seras toujours dans mon cœur parmi tant de joyeux souvenirs de mon enfance. Grâce a vous j'ai passe de merveilleuses vacances dépaysantes riches en moments partagés avec Bud et Brigitte. I miss you and love you.
Missy Copen
September 13, 2011
Jacqueline was such a beautiful loving woman. I will miss her A LOT and so will my kids. They always loved to see her and would giggle at her accent. When I told my 5yo daughter Christy that she had passed, Christy asked "the little lady with the neat hats?"....it made me smile. I love you J.P.,Cathe, Bri, Phil and Josie and Leslie!!!
September 13, 2011
We only knew your mother through the gentle words you had for her,
and those were sufficient to realize that she was a special woman,
mother and wife. You honor her well with your own life
Martha Skelton-Borsh
September 13, 2011
I am John Skelton's daughter, Martha. My Dad was in the 55th with Al in WWII. My greatest memories are the ones of the many reunions I had the privilege to attend, especially the one in France in 1982! Those were the times I got to know Jacqueline and Al and what wonderful people they were for sure! God Bless all of you and thank the Lord she is at peace now.
Janice Whitaker
September 13, 2011
Sending our sympathies from Janice and Lew Whitaker and John Skelton.
Bud et Jacqueline - Londres
Loïc et Colette LEROUX
September 13, 2011
Pardon aux Anglophones qui lisent ces lignes, mais le Français était la langue maternelle de Jacqueline et c’est dans cette langue que nous avons toujours conversé, y compris avec Bud…
C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris, par l’intermédiaire de Jean-Pierre, notre cousin, le décès de Jacqueline le 2 septembre 2011.
Pendant 10 ans, Jacqueline s’est battue courageusement contre son cancer tout en s’occupant au mieux de Bud, son mari, qui a été lui aussi en très mauvaise santé pendant plusieurs mois avant son décès.
Jacqueline était née le 23 janvier 1928 à Paris, à l’hôtel Dieu, situé en plein cœur de Paris entre la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris toute proche (50 mètres) et la sainte chapelle. Un endroit magnifique.
Elle a su bien élever et éduquer ses 5 enfants pour qui elle avait tant d’amour !
Bien que sa vie n’ait pas été toujours très facile, Jacqueline était de nature optimiste, allant toujours de l’avant, d’humeur égale, pleine de gentillesse envers tous et faisant attention aux autres, demandant toujours des nouvelles de tous ceux qu’elle connaissait, même depuis très longtemps...
Nous garderons toujours un bon souvenir de toi Jacqueline.
Nous savons que tes enfants vont te préparer pour ton départ définitif une cérémonie digne de toi, en octobre.
Nous ne pourrons être présents mais sache que nous avons bien l’intention d’aller te rendre visite, ainsi que Bud, dans le cimetière militaire où vous avez tous deux une place bien méritée.
Bien affectueusement à toute la famille à qui nous présentons toutes nos plus sincères condoléances. Loïc et Colette
Loïc et Colette LEROUX
September 13, 2011
Loïc et Colette LEROUX
September 13, 2011
Loïc et Colette LEROUX
September 13, 2011
Pardon aux Anglophones qui lisent ces lignes, mais le Français était la langue maternelle de Jacqueline et c’est dans cette langue que nous avons toujours conversé, y compris avec Bud…
C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris, par l’intermédiaire de Jean-Pierre, notre cousin, le décès de Jacqueline le 2 septembre 2011.
Pendant 10 ans, Jacqueline s’est battue courageusement contre son cancer tout en s’occupant au mieux de Bud, son mari, qui a été lui aussi en très mauvaise santé pendant plusieurs mois avant son décès.
Jacqueline était née le 23 janvier 1928 à Paris, à l’hôtel Dieu, situé en plein cœur de Paris entre la cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris toute proche (50 mètres) et la sainte chapelle. Un endroit magnifique.
Elle a su bien élever et éduquer ses 5 enfants pour qui elle avait tant d’amour !
Bien que sa vie n’ait pas été toujours très facile, Jacqueline était de nature optimiste, allant toujours de l’avant, d’humeur égale, pleine de gentillesse envers tous et faisant attention aux autres, demandant toujours des nouvelles de tous ceux qu’elle connaissait, même depuis très longtemps...
Nous garderons toujours un bon souvenir de toi Jacqueline.
Nous savons que tes enfants vont te préparer pour ton départ définitif une cérémonie digne de toi, en octobre.
Nous ne pourrons être présents mais sache que nous avons bien l’intention d’aller te rendre visite, ainsi que Bud, dans le cimetière militaire où vous avez tous deux une place bien méritée.
Bien affectueusement à toute la famille à qui nous présentons toutes nos plus sincères condoléances. Loïc et Colette
September 12, 2011
Our hearts go out to your familes at this time of loss. Although, we did not know Jacqueline personally, we see the result of her love and perserverance through her children. She leaves a beautiful legacy. Love Ron & Marie Cleary
Philippe Minard
September 12, 2011
We need a global guest book to accommodate all whose lives were touched by our beloved mom, "...an extraordinary woman..." as Cindy, one of her nurses, described her. Thank you friends and strangers, for your prayers and support. Though our loss is huge, we rejoice through the tears, knowing for sure that she is with The Lord and with our beloved dad, Hallelujah! P'tite mère, merci d'avoir été une maman aussi formidable, nous sommes tous très fier de toi! Have fun in Heaven! We will see you again when The Lord wills, I love you dearly.
Carlton and Cheryl Buck
September 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jay & Sue Maxson
September 12, 2011
JP, we are not able to express our sorrow for your family during this time. We do pray and ask God to comfort and bless you.
Clyde & Edna May Lorenz
September 12, 2011
Jacqueline was such a sweet lady and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. We are blessed to have known her. We extend our deepest sympathy to her family.
Al Zinn & Linda Flint
September 11, 2011
The Grief of loss is very hard, but the joy of the opportunity to have experienced life is a miracle to be cherished...
September 11, 2011
We knew Jacqueline as a person that always had a beautiful smile on her face. Our deepest sympathy is extended to her family. We loved her and will deeply miss her. Bill & Jeanette Copen
Cathe Minard
September 11, 2011
my sweet Maman. How I miss you. It has been a week already and I start calling you at least twice a day then I realize now I just have to talk to u thru my heart. I will love you always. Your daughter Cathe
Showing 1 - 35 of 35 results
3653 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333
Make a Donation
in Jacqueline Larkin's name
How to support Jacqueline's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Jacqueline Larkin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
