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Loretta Larkin Obituary

LARKIN Loretta A., of Whitman, March 19th, 47. Daughter of E. Shirley Larkin and the late Ralph J. Larkin. Sister of Ralph J. Larkin Jr. of Taunton, Robert Larkin of Queens, NY, Shirley Larkin of Whitman and Lynn Raymond and her husband Kenneth of New Ipswich, NH. Aunt of Erin Ward, Ralph Larkin III and great-aunt of Nicholas Duquette. Her Funeral Service will be held from the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth St. (Rte. 58 at the Rotary Circle), Whitman, Saturday, March 24th at 10:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in the St. Bridgets Church, Abington, MA at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. James Cemetery, Whitman, MA. Visiting hours will be held Friday, March 23rd, 2-4 and 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West/Floor 6, Brookline, MA 02445-9924. www.blanchardfc.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Mar. 21, 2007.

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The Regan Family

March 27, 2007

All, we send all our love to you, and we miss Loretta dearly. There are no words to express how much she gave to us.

Linda Larkin Gouvalaris

March 22, 2007

Dear Aunt Shirley,Ralph,Lynn,Shirley and Bobby,
My heart just breaks - Loretta's warmth, grace and incredible wit will be so missed - we just loved her so much.

Susan Papi

March 21, 2007

Dear Shirley, Bobby, Ralph, Lynn and Mrs. Larkin;
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your extended family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you,
Sue Papi & Adam Kohler

Christine Wyman

March 21, 2007

To Shirley and your Family, Words are not enough to express how I feel. We have been praying for one another for a few years now. I will continue to keep you and Loretta in my prayers. You have an amazing, loving family. Love Christine

The McGowans

March 21, 2007

The Larkin Family
Loretta was such a spitfire. Always enthusiastic - We loved her laugh.
She loved all of you so much.
She provided a unity bond that will be unsurpassed.
She will be greatly missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
May your memories bring you comfort.

Judith Kardoos

March 21, 2007

Rita Elsmore is a dear friend of mine and also a loyal employee of RFCU. We all wish to express our sincere sympathy upon Loretta's death. We know Rita is extremely sad to lose her niece at such a young age. Please know she's in our prayers.

Debra Larkin Dunn

March 21, 2007

Dear Aunt Shirley and all my cousins,
My heart goes out to all of you - you've been through so much. I am so sad about Loretta - I just can't believe it. All of you took such lovingly care of her and she loved all of you so much. She will be greatly missed. Love, Deb

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