Name: Visitation for Edward Clinton LARRABEE
Start: 2016-02-26T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-02-26T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

LARRABEE,
Edward Clinton
Died peacefully at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 18 at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. Edward Larrabee,was a loving husband and father, avid gardener, and talented craftsman. Born on June 2, 1929, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Lenora and Clinton Larrabee, he was originally from Mankato, Minnesota. He was the youngest of their five sons and attended St. Ann Catholic School. In 1948 he graduated from Palm Beach High School, and in 1950 married Elizabeth Johnson, with whom he had five children. From 1948 to 1954, he served in the National Guard Reserve as a Staff Sergeant and was awarded a Marksmanship Medal for rifle shooting. Following his service, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier, retiring after 30 years. Always a strong supporter of unions, he was very active in the National Association of Letter Carriers. He was a life-long progressive Democrat, and with his wife supported education for Native American children, American Veterans (AMVETS), and The Lord's Place, a non-profit organization committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness. He was also an active and dedicated member of St. Juliana Catholic Church for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Johnson) Larrabee; his children and their spouses: Roxana Coleman (William), Barbara Haag (James), Sylvia Stearn (Mitchell, deceased), Denise Larrabee (Kevin O'Donovan), and Mark Larrabee; grandchildren and their spouses: Victoria Bennett (Joseph Miller), Theresa Hill (Shay), Dena Coleman (Josh Hunter), Clinton Larrabee (Leanne), Olivia Stearn, Anna Stearn, Desmond O'Donovan, and Ethan Larrabee; great-grandchildren Emma Hill and Emalee Hunter; and step-grandsons: Robert and Michael Haag and their families.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2016 at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION & EVENT CENTER at HILLCREST, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, with interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, adjacent to the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Edward Larrabee to: The Lord's Place, 2808 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407.
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Published by The Palm Beach Post from Feb. 22 to Feb. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward LARRABEE

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February 28, 2016

Great MEMORIES with our neighbors and the Love that our neighborhood had will always be Bspecial to all of us that was there to enjoy ......we were Blessed....and quite lucky to have what we had ..... God be with you ....
Sincerely ,
Barbara Kuzmick Green & Diesel

Mark and Grace Joyce

February 25, 2016

Roxy and family. We are very sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of your father. We will continue to think of him each time we make a key lime pie! Much love, the Joyce Family

Theresa LePore

February 24, 2016

I have very fond memories of the Larrabee family while growing up in the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...may God bestow His Blessings upon you!

Mollie Wright Frish

February 23, 2016

Roxane, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. You were a valued friend when we were at Forest Hill High School. I've tried so many times to locate you (fail). I hope you remember me and want to get in touch. Again, my condolences to you, your mother, and to Victoria. Do you remember, I made your (1st)wedding dress. With loving thoughts, especially during this time. Mollie Wright Frish [email protected]

February 23, 2016

Betty and family,
Our prayers are with you. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Penny & Jimmy Ogilvie, Franklin, Tennessee

Dena Coleman

February 22, 2016

Forever in my memories and heart. We will miss you so much.

February 22, 2016

To the entire Larrabee family - our lifetime friends - sincerest condolences in the loss of your father, husband and grandfather. To everything there is a season. This is our season of life. And the beginning of Ed's new life with Jesus.
With love always,
The Marksberry and LeBrun families

Emalee Hunter

February 21, 2016

I love you Branpa

Graham & Jacki Johnson

February 21, 2016

Betty, Roxanne, Barbara, Sylvia, Denise, and Mark, sorry to hear about Ed. He was a great husband, father and friend. We know he will be greatly missed. God bless each of you and may he rest in peace

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