LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Margaret Agnes Larkin,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of her community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Margaret "Marge" Agnes Larkin, a lifelong resident of New
Hampton, New York, died on Monday, April 7, 2014, at the age of 102; and
WHEREAS, Born on April 19, 1911, in New Paltz, New York, Margaret was
the daughter of the late Catherine Gilhooley and Thomas McManus; and
WHEREAS, She graduated from Garr Institute in Goshen, New York, and
was a member of the first graduating class of the Horton School of Nurs-
ing in Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Margaret married Roland F. Larkin on September 27, 1944, at
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church; after Roland's death in 1961, she alone
raised their four young children; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Larkin continued her nursing work as Director of
Nursing at St. Teresa's Nursing Home in Middletown, while providing
quality home health care to patients; she dedicated her life to taking
care of others, always maintaining her warm and happy disposition; and
WHEREAS, Margaret A. Larkin distinguished herself in her profession
and by her sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the
welfare of her community; and
WHEREAS, Margaret A. Larkin's commitment to excellence, and her spirit
of humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including char-
itable and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Larkin was a lifetime member of, and Eucharistic
Minister for, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church; a member of the Third Order
of Carmelites, member of the Irish American Club; former Matron of the
Wallkill River Juvenile Grange, and past Aide to the Grand Marshal of
the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; and
WHEREAS, She was also honored to be selected as the 1981 Elks Mother
of the Year; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman inspired her family with her endless
love, strength, spontaneity and accepting attitude; in addition to rais-
ing her children, Margaret cared for her 10 grandchildren; she was a
proud mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose compassion was
constant and served as a model for all; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her
siblings: Irene, Elizabeth, John, James and Rose; one grandchild,
Sandra J. Schuler, and her son-in-law, R. Barry McPhillips; Margaret A.
Larkin is survived by her four children: Mary McPhillips, Irene "Renee"
Schuler, Anne "Punki" R. Rose and Roland F. (Mary) Larkin; nine grand-
children: Jodie (Stephen) Rocchio, Richard (Michelle) McPhillips, Dr.
Roland M. (Christie) Larkin, Rebekkah Rose (Enai), Susan E. Schuler,
Toby (Angiolina) Schuler, Patrick (Misty) Larkin, Erin Larkin, and
Matthew (Erica) Rose; 14 great-grandchildren: Grace, Carver, Connor,
Mattie, Ellis, Stephanie, Catie, Alexander, Ayden, Richard, Lilah, Agym,
Nicholas and Zachary; and other significant family members: Richard
(Mary) Sanok, and Bob Rose; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Margaret A. Larkin leaves behind a legacy which will long
endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all
she served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Margaret Agnes Larkin, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of her community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Margaret Agnes Larkin.