RIP Gav

R.I.P. Gav - 21/9/2011 - Our beloved Gavin Larkin passed away this afternoon at 3.28pm. He was surrounded by his family and the love that he has created. He will never be forgotten for who he was, how he lived and what he has left behind. I know I speak on behalf of all that knew him when I say Gav, thank you for being you. The world is a better place for having had you in it.
The Larkin family would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this blog. The messages have been a constant source of support and wonderful memories that the family will cherish forever. They have been overwhelmed by all the good wishes, lovely words, food & flowers. The community around Gavin, Maryanne, Gus, Josie and Van has been wonderful and made an enormous difference. Thank you to all.

May we suggest, if you would like to offer further support, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following nominated causes: RUOK? Day Donations or Cure For Life




Thursday, 11 August 2011

Nick Souter

Hi Gav,

Even though we worked together only briefly, I want to add my name to the many others who have been touched by your life.

It would be easy to characterise you as 'A Good Bloke', a very Australian thing to say. And it's true. You are great company - interested and interesting, good fun, easy manner and easy sense of humour. You're a pleasure to be with.

But, you are a great deal more than that. You are a truly good person.

In our various meetings, occasional lunch and beers together, I found you to be an inspiring example of someone who could maintain strict personal values in the murky world of corporate life - always honest, always focused on what was right for the situation and not for yourself, fair and loyal to the people who worked with and for you, encouraging, optimistic and never cynical. And caring.

You're a shining light, Gav. You set a fine example of how people should behave in the role you chose.

I'm thinking of you and send you my hopes and best wishes.

Nick

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