Francis Larkin Obituary

I met Frank at a party last fall for a couple who got married. My friend, Dudley, knew Frank for many years and also worked for him up until about 10 or 12 years ago, but kept in touch. We wanted to say how sorry we are for Frank and for all his family at this tragic time.



Sincerely,



Connie Kramer and Dudley Fairbairn

Linda,



I just heard about Frank and was stunned. I haven't seen you in over 30 years, but have thought of you and Frank so often. The last time I saw Frank was when we were moving to Albuquerue in 1974 and he, as usual, saved us by coming to help when our mover showed up with no one to help load. That was when he was just starting out. He truly would give you the shirt off his back. Mom always talked about both you and Frank and the experiences when you lived with her. Remember the wedding shower you gave me? Both John and I send our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Love Sue and John

Linda, My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your entire family. Words cannot express how sad we all are about losing Frank. His absence will be felt by many...

We all know how Frank could light up a room with his smile. His laughter was very contageous ! I have seen many sad, sullen faces change instantly once Frank began joking around with them. He was generous, kind and compassionate to everyone. His concern for people was genuine. Those of us who knew him, I'm certain, cannot think of another human being that really cared about people the way Frank did....to him, everything was personal !

The last time I saw Frank, he was

smiling, surrounded by friends and very happy. That is the memory I will keep of him always...



God Bless you all. I pray the Lord lifts this heaviness from your hearts and gives you peace in the wake of such an untimely tragedy..



Remember....we will all see him again !

Dear Linda & Family, We have just heard about Frank's death and are terribly sadden by his passing. Although we have been here in Arizona for 6 years, we have many fond memories of Frank and your family. There were many good times and some not so good, but one could alway rely on Frank's honesty and kind heartedness. Remember how many lives Frank had touched and tally those to your support line. We do send our sorrowful wishes to you and should you need our help, please call on us. 5/13/04

To The Larken Family,

We are greatly saddened by your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Frank & Sons were a great help to me & my husband. Joe has many fond memories of working at North Shore Movers.

I rember Frankie,Teddy,Jimmy&their

friend Louie at June&Frank Larkins

apt 7440N Hoyne also one summer in

the mid 60's up in the U.P at Aunt

Junes place I will keep those memories.My prayers are with you.



David McKenna

Dear Family,

Celebrate Frank's life, do not

despair in his death. Let loving memories flood your hearts.

With Deep Sympathy,

Flo and Earl

Linda and Family: It's been a few

years since I've seen either of you

but I cherished the memories of helping North Shore Movers while I was with International Harvester back in the 70's and 80's. Please accept my condolenses to you and your family on your loss.

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FAMILY OF FRANK LARKIN.

I AM GLAD TO HAVE KNOWN FRANK AND BROTHER JAMES.

WE WILL ALL MISS HIS GREAT LAUGH AND WINNING SMILE.(ON TO A BETTER PLACE NOW)

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Linda,and Family:

I am shock of the untimely death of Frank,I feel a deep sorrow in my heart.At a time like yours,mere words are empty and shallow,but yours is a suffering which is universal...which belongs to every human being in every corner of the world.A deep anguish which,sooner or later, cuts into every human heart,strong and weak.

Death is the inevitable goal,and there may be some degree of consolation in the thought that death is but a narrow starlit between the companionship of yesterday and the happy reunion of tomorrow.

" Those who believe in me...will live,and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die".

John 11:25-26.

The Light of the Lord shall guide us down the road less traveled, to heaven.No more tears or sorrow.In the gratitude of knowing your family,

Sincerely...With Love...Jim Loarie

Robbie and Tifanie,

I was very saddened to hear about your loss. If there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. My prayers are with you and your family.

Linda, Sally, Jane, Ted, Ward - My heart goes out to you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Larkin Family,



My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. You have such a nice family and your Dad will live on in all of you. My thoughts & prayers are with you. I am so sorry.

Sincerely, MaryBeth Kelly (Rob's friend)

Never met you, but thought the world of you for being Scott & David's father away from home.

You'll be greatly missed.

God Rest Your Soul!

Dearest Linda and family. I can't express enough, my deep sadness and sense of loss. In the 30 years of sharing a beautiful friendship with Frank, I came to know his loving spirit ... for just about everyone. They say that when a person passes, their spirit lives on in the people he had touched ... and his memory will always be a cherished part of us all. My prayers are with your entire family, and I so wish I could be there for my final goodbye. But I've already spoken to him, and he says it's OK. With many loving thoughts ... Yolanda

Dear Linda I offer to you and your wonderful family my deepest sympathy. I as many others love you guys and if there is anything that I can do to help, not only in your time of need but anything anytime--I'll be there--Love Barry

Those of us who knew Frank, unfortunatley know what we have lost. He is truly a man that leaves a legacy of devotion to family and friends, support, compassion, and giving, to those he knew, and some he didn't.

If life is measured by what you do with your time while in it, then many people are lucky to be able to say they knew Frank Larkin.

We'll miss you "Cousin Frankie"!

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, as always. You are all a part of my family, as you have been for the past 40 years. I wish I could be with you. God Bless you all.

Dear Linda and family:



Please accept my condolences on the passing of Frank.



A few years ago, my wife, Erika, and I attended an annual Illinois Movers and Warehousemen's Association conference at Indian Hills in Itasca. For the dinner we shared the table with the Larkin family, and enjoyed pleasant conversation with all of you.



We will include the Larkin family in our special prayers at this time.



Tom Schlechter,

Transportation Regulatory

Consultants, Inc.

Quad Cities Moving & Storage would like to send to the family our sincere sympathy for your lose. All though we did not know Mr. Larkin, we hate to hear a fellow member of the IMAWA passing.

Frank was a wonderful, lovable man that we will miss terribly. I will always remember his infectuous laugh, his smiling face, and the ever-present twinkle in his eye. Frank was always there for a friend in need, and loved his family immensely.

Our hearts are heavy! Frank, we'll always remember you as a good friend and loyal supporter of the Illinois Movers' and Warehousemen's Association. May God bless you.



Our sincere sympathies to your friends and family.

TO THE LARKIN FAMILY

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.....

I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS WORKING AT THE HOSPITAL AND FRANK AND THE REST OF FAMILY WERE HERE EVERYDAY WHEN HIS SON WAS PATIENT AND THE DEVOTION HE HAD WITH HIS FAMILY IN GETTING THRU THAT DIFFICULT TIME . ...



I ALSO REMEMEBER ALL THE TIMES(12 TIMES) MY ENTIRE FAMILY USE HIS SERVICE IN MOVING..HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO HELP ME GET THE BEST SERVICE ONE CAN SUPPLY...



AGAIN MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU.

SINCERLY NINA

Please accept our deepest sympathies

regarding your sudden and tragic loss.