Margaret M. Larkin

NEW BEDFORD — Margaret M. (Sullivan) Larkin, age 87, of Fairhaven, died Thursday in St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Earle M. Larkin.

Born in Marblehead, a daughter of the late Michael Sullivan and the late Honora (Costello) Sullivan. She grew up in Hyde Park and moved to Fairhaven in 1949. She was educated in Hyde Park High School.

Mrs. Larkin was a homemaker and approximately 7 years ago worked as a receptionist at Our Lady's Haven in Fairhaven. She was a long time communicant of St. Joseph's Church in Fairhaven.

Her family will remember her for her knowledge of spelling and even recall her being known as a great speller in high school and throughout her life. She was an avid Scrabble player and she was devoted to her grandchildren.

Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen "Kitty" Messier of West Wareham; three sons, Daniel P. Larkin and his wife, Carol of New Bedford, John E. Larkin and his wife, Susan of West Seneca, NY, and Robert F. Larkin and his wife, Sherrie of Fort Wayne, IN; four brothers, John Sullivan of Randolph, William Sullivan of Peabody, Edward Sullivan of Hyde Park, and James Sullivan of Canton; three sisters, Mary Harting of Hyde Park, Eileen Donelan of CT and Kathryn Caliguire of Randolph; eleven grandchildren; one great grandson; and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Larkin was the sister of the late Michael, Lawrence, and Richard Sullivan.

Her Funeral will be Monday, April 23, 2007, at 11:00 AM in St. Joseph's Church, 17 Spring St., Fairhaven. Interment will be private. Her calling hours will be Monday from 9-10:00 AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME of MEMORIAL TRIBUTE at FAIRLAWN, 180 Washington St., Fairhaven. Relatives and friends are invited. Donations may be made to Our Lady's Haven, 71 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.

www.waring-sullivan.com.