Sturbridge / Southbridge: Paul T. Larkin, 80, of Poplar Ave., formerly a longtime resident of Southbridge, passed away on Friday, May 20 ^th , in UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, Southbridge, after a long illness.

His wife, Joan A. (Allen) Larkin, passed away in 1998.  He leaves his two sons, Brian A. Larkin and his wife Karen of Brooklin, ME and Stephen J. Larkin and his wife Rachel of Los Angeles, CA; his brother, Robert W. Larkin of North Carolina; his five grandchildren, Shannon Larkin, Jack Larkin, Avery Larkin, Fiona Larkin and Max Larkin; and his longtime companion, Frances Lamprey of Sturbridge.  He was predeceased by his brother, John H. Larkin, Jr.  Paul was born in Riverdale, NY the son of John H. and Jeannette (Wall) Larkin.  He was a graduate of St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA. He went on to receive his Bachelors degree from St. Anslem College and his Masters degree from Nichols College.  An avid learner, he continued to take various classes throughout his life.

Paul was an IT Director at the American Optical Co. in Southbridge for 20 years.  He went on to work in IT for the Hartford Insurance from 1987 to his retirement in 2003.  He was a longtime member of St. Mary's Parish in Southbridge and taught CCD for the parish.  He was a member of the DeTriana Council 199 of the Knights of Columbus in Southbridge.

Paul enjoyed working around his home, investing in stocks and going to the library.  He also enjoyed going to the fitness center at Hartford Insurance and later at the Southbridge Conference Center.

A graveside service for Paul will be held in Brooklin Cemetery, Brooklin, ME.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. John Paul II Parish, 279 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA 01550.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.