ORLAND
Barbara Davis Larkin, 89, of Orland died on Oct. 30, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Auburn, N.Y., the second child of William Frederick Davis and Janet (Bridgeman) Davis.
She attended public schools in Auburn, N.Y., and was a 1951 graduate of Plattsburgh State Teachers College with a degree in secondary education. While in college she met her future husband, William Charles Larkin. They raised their four children in Delmar, N.Y., and retired to Orland in 1991.
She is survived by Stephen S. Larkin of West Hartford, Conn., Judith L. Larkin of Guilderland, N.Y., and David A. Larkin of Orland. Barbara’s only grandchild is Stephen’s son David A. Larkin, of Dallas, Texas. She was predeceased by her husband, William C. Larkin Sr., and her son William C. Larkin Jr.
Gifts in Barbara’s memory may be sent to the charity of your choice.
A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, at the Orland United Methodist Church, 24 Narramissic Dr., Orland. All who wish may attend. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home, 28 Elm St., Bucksport. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com.