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- Deceased's name: Marjorie M. Larkin
- Age: 88
- Date: May 20, 2012
- Hometown: Woburn
Marjorie M. (Govoni) Larkin, 88, a longtime resident of Woburn, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 20. She was the wife of the late Lester N. Larkin who died in 2007. Born in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Leo Govoni, and the late Ernestine (Mayeau) Govoni.
Marjorie had worked as a cashier at Mahoney’s Rocky Ledge in Winchester prior to her retirement. Marjorie and her family maintained a second home in Nova Scotia, where she loved to spend time. She enjoyed quilting, and belonged to a quilting club in Nova Scotia. She also enjoyed gardening and attending flower shows.
Marjorie is survived by two sons, William Larkin and his wife Susan of Woburn, and Ernest Larkin of Woburn; and one daughter, Regina Groves and her husband Randy of Washington State. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Rachel O’Donnell of Laconia, NH, and William Larkin of Woburn; and one brother, Leo Govoni of Burlington.
A funeral service will be held at the Graham Funeral Home, 3 Arlington Rd., Woburn on Friday, May 25 at 10:00 am. Visiting hours will be at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 4-8 pm. Burial will be at the Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Memorial donations may be made to Special Olympics, 1133 19th St. N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036