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HONORABLE FRANCIS J. LARKIN

1933 - 2026

HONORABLE FRANCIS J. LARKIN obituary, 1933-2026, Hopedale, MA

BORN

1933

DIED

2026

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Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - Milford

44 Congress Street

Milford, Massachusetts

FRANCIS LARKIN Obituary

LARKIN, Honorable Francis J. Retired District Court Judge Honorable Francis J. Larkin, 92, of Hopedale, MA, died on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Countryside Healthcare of Milford. Beloved husband of Virginia (Fitzpatrick) Larkin; devoted father of Mary Larkin of Harwich Port, MA, Frank Larkin and his wife, Julie of Ponte Vedra, FL, Tricia Murray of Harwich, MA, Chris Larkin and his wife, Janet of Westborough, MA, and John Larkin and his wife, Alison of Hopedale, MA; also survived by ten loving grandchildren. He was father of the late Ann Christine Larkin; and the brother of the late James Larkin and the late Edward Larkin. Funeral on Monday, January 26, at 10am, from the Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, 44 Congress Street, MILFORD, MA, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, in Sacred Heart Church, 187 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA. Burial in Hopedale Village Cemetery. Visiting Hours, Sunday, January 25, from 2pm to 5pm, at Edwards Memorial Funeral Home. Visit www.edwardsmemorialfuneralhome.com for complete obituary and condolence book. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the College of the Holy Cross. Donations will be earmarked for financial aid to students. Donations can be made using link below or via check. In both cases, please make contributions in memory of "Francis Larkin '54," www.holycross.edu/give or to The College of the Holy Cross, 1 College Street ADV, Worcester, MA 01610. Edwards Memorial Funeral Home Milford, Massachusetts

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21, 2026.

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James Houle & Michelle Tebo

January 27, 2026

Dear Chris we are sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, we did not know him but he certainly sounds like an incredible man. Our deepest sympathy Michelle Tebo and Jim Houle.

Marion Munroe

January 21, 2026

My deepest sympathy, the Judge was such a great, kind person

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

January 19, 2026

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

Michael Sullivan

January 19, 2026

To the Larkin Family:

Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Michael Sullivan
And the Members of the Superior Court Clerks Association

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

44 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757

Jan

31

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

187 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

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Edwards Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - Milford

44 Congress Street, Milford, MA 01757

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