John "Snow" Larkin

Vale - John "Snow" Larkin

It is with great sadness that I inform of the passing of CPOP John "Snow" Larkin. John was one of my dearest friends. He commissioned Vendetta, survived Voyager, then commissioned Hobart. He eventually paid off Diamantina. Snow then spent many years as an electrical engineer in the merchant marine. Most recently he was the president of the RSL here in Briagolong, where he was responsible for many large ventures, most notably the complete refurbishment of the local cenotaph. Also a valued member of the Fire brigade and Lions Club. He was awarded Briagolong citizen of the Year in 2012.  He was killed today (17th October 2013) when he toppled from a ladder in high winds.
I was RSL secretary to Snow's presidency for many years.
Words cannot express my grief.
Can you please pass on this message to wherever you think appropriate. We locally will do our utmost to support Anna.
I will provide funeral details to you.
Chris "Blue" Lawless (ex EMWR)

LARKIN JOHN PATRICK:
Service Number - R53427:
Place of birth - EAST MELBOURNE VIC:
Place of enlistment - ADELAIDE:

Crossed the Bar - 17 Oct 2013:
Age 73yrs

Rate: CPO(P)
Ships and Depots: Cerberus, Lonsdale, Watson, Creswell, Vendetta, Voyager, Hobart, Paluma, Vampire,

DEE from HMAS Watson.



Lest We Forget

Les Sheehan
Webmaster

The following information supplied for all who wish to attend the Funeral Service for John "Snow" Larkin.

Service at 11:00am
Thursday 31st Oct 2013
Gippsland Funeral Services,
1390 Maffra Rd.,
Sale. It adjoins the Sale Cemetery.

Medals are requested to be worn by service and ex service persons attending.

Following a luncheon at Sale RSL, the Briagolong RSL, Country fire brigade and Lions will have a commemoration at Anzac Park, Briagolong at 2:00pm, followed by refreshments at the historic Briagolong RSL Log Cabin.

On behalf of all Voyagers our condolences to Anna and Family over their recent and sad loss of Husband and father (John "Snow" Larkin)

Fair winds and smooth seas on this your final voyage Snow.

Lest we Forget

Les Sheehan
Admin/Webmaster