Linda Diane Larkins

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It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Linda Hollohan on February 11, 2018. She leaves to mourn her daughter Teresa (Gary) Barrault; grandchildren Jade (Eric) and Jaggar Barrault; husband Wayne (Charlie) Hollohan; mother Ethel and siblings David (Dianne) Larkins, Ken (Eileen) Larkins, Ron Larkins, Bob (Carol) Larkins, Keith Larkins, Brian Larkins, Donna (Kevin) Mason, Valerie Orr, Debbie (Ron) Garnham, Alice (Garry) Godfrey, Heather (Drew) Stobie, Norma Larkins, Marjorie (Cam) Larkins and Brenda (Donny) Little. Predeceased by her devoted husband Bill Flynn; father Donald Larkins; sister-in -law Audrey Larkins; brother-in-laws Ken Orr, Jim Flynn, Pat Flynn and Charlie Flynn. She was born on June 11, 1947, daughter of Donald & Ethel Larkins at Portage la Prairie, MB. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at Portage Creek School. In 1969 she married Bill Flynn and they farmed north of High Bluff, MB until there retirement in1985. In 1992 they moved into Portage la Prairie where they resided until Bill?s passing in 1999. Linda was a homemaker for many years on the farm. She enjoyed going out for coffee, listening to music, gardening, crafting and especially spending time with family. She had a love for animals and enjoyed baking. In 2001 she married Wayne Hollohan and remained in Portage until the last few years where she resided at the Lions Prairie Manor. Anytime you wanted to make her smile all you had to do was mention her grandchildren Jade and Jaggar, they brought her such great happiness. We wish to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors, nurses, support staff of the Portage District General Hospital and Lions Prairie Manor involved in providing care for her. A special thanks to all who made a point of stopping in and visiting, your visits were greatly treasured. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Trinity United Church, Portage la Prairie, MB at 1:30 p.m. A private family interment will take place at Hillside Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Linda married William Flynn in 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linda married Wayne Hollohan in 2001. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donald married Ethel Doreen Brook on 18 Sep 1944. Ethel (daughter of Henry Harris Brook and Mildred Beatrice Luella Dawson) was born on 20 Feb 1927 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada; died on 25 Oct 2020 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie, Central Plains Region, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Sunday, October 25th, 2020, Ethel Larkins peacefully passed away at Lions Prairie Manor. She lived her life to the fullest for the past 93 years.
Left to cherish her memories are her children David (Dianne) of Saskatoon, Kenneth of Winnipeg, Ronald of Portage, Robert (Carol) of Portage, Donna (Kevin) of Portage, Valerie of Portage, Debbie (Ron) of Delta, Alice (Garry) of Portage, Heather (Drew) of Portage, Norma (Albert) of Sandy Bay, Marjorie (Cam) of Portage, Keith (Debbie) of Consort, AB and Brenda (Donny) of High Bluff, son-in-law Charlie Hollohan, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, she will also be missed by Evelyn Higgens, extended family and friends.
Ethel was predeceased by her parents Harry and Mildred Brook, husband Donald, daughter Linda Hollohan (Flynn), son Bryan Larkins, sons-in-law Kenneth Orr and Bill Flynn, daughters-in-law Audrey Larkins and Eileen Larkins.
Ethel was born on February 20th, 1927 in Portage la Prairie. She was raised on her family farm North of Portage along the Portage Creek. Ethel attended Portage Creek School for grades 1-9, and took grade 10 by correspondence. She was an avid baseball and football player. She was also the first women to join a 4-H Beef Club, as her family raised sheep and cattle.
On September 18th, 1944 she married Donald Larkins, together they raised 15 children. They went a couple trips to England to visit Donald?s family, Niagara Falls for a late honey moon, several trips to British Columbia, Woodstock and fishing trips to The Pas with family.
Ethel worked at the Portage Indian Residental School, MDC, Lions Prairie Manor, Agassiz Youth Centre, and Camp Totogan as a cook. She also sold Avon and Tupperware. With all her spare time raising her kids she even found time to volunteer as a 4-H leader for the Oakland Variety Club.
Ethel enjoyed spending time with her family, one of her favourite annual events was the Portage Ex. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren show their cattle, at their 4-H achievements. She loved hosting all the holiday meals at the farm and playing cards after the meal was finished. Playing Bingo on Saturday evenings, watching game shows, listening to CFRY, watching the birds out her windows and being part of the UCW were also some of her many hobbies. She was an avid baker, and always had a sweet treat beside her, which has passed on through the generations.
Ethel spent the last year of her life at the Lions Prairie Manor. Here she enjoyed doing puzzles, playing bingo, getting her nails done and playing crib.
The family would like to thank the staff on Walker Road for their care, and a special nurse?s aide Kim. After Covid 19 hit she was the inside angel who kept Grandma going while other family members couldn?t visit.
A private family service will be held at Hillside Cemetery.
If friends so desire donations may be made to a charity of one?s choice.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel.

Henry married Mildred Beatrice Luella Dawson on 16 Nov 1925 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Mildred (daughter of Joseph Edmond Dawson and Elizabeth May Ayerst) was born in May 1906 in Saskatchewan, Canada; died in 1951; was buried in Hillside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie, Central Plains Region, Manitoba, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
St James-Assiniboia, Manitoba

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Birth:
Simcoe, Ontario

Died:
York, Ontario

Gastritis

Joseph married Elizabeth May Ayerst on 7 Mar 1904 in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Henry Ayerst and Elizabeth Scott) was born on 6 Mar 1883 in Innisfil, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jul 1911 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Married:
Simcoe, Ontario