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




Saturday, 17 September 2011

Kyra Bennett


Where to start? My mind these days is filled with thoughts, dreams and memories of you …

I feel so privileged to have known you and, more recently, to be inspired by your journey.

Our friendship over my teens and twenties meant the world to me. You were a strong, honest, encouraging force in my somewhat tumultuous life. I remember distinctly lunch after lunch of good advice, listening, telling me to ‘man up Massive,' and a real belief that I could succeed if I just set my mind to it and cut the crap, coupled with an honesty about where you were at, your determination to find a career that was the perfect fit. All through those years, you intuitively asked ‘R U OK’? It comes so naturally. And even in our latest chat too, amongst all your turmoil, you still ask.

The stories here are an amazing testament to you. You are such an inspiration to so many Gav, — a husband, father, brother, friend, boss to be proud of and inspired by. The clarity, energy and love in your journey pushes me to simply be a better person. It has helped me think about 'what next,' and to get on with it. And clearly, reading these pages, I am not alone.

I am devastated about where you are at, sad beyond words ... Its unfathomable to me.

Maz, sending you lots of love. The children have been blessed with two amazing parents.

All my love,

Massive

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