Eugene Eben Larkin, 83, of Clifford Township, PA, died Wednesday morning, January 20, 2016 at the Carbondale Nursing and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA. He was the husband of Shirley Tracy Larkin, who died on May 3, 2005. Born March 16, 1932 in East Pubnico, Nova Scotia, he was the son of the late Cecil Larkin and the late Ursa Maude (Nickerson) Larkin. Eugene was the owner and operator of Harford Builders for over 30 years, a construction company he started based out of Harford, PA. Carpenter by trade, Eugene was an avid sports fan seasonally rooting for his favorite teams: the LA Dodgers, Green Bay Packers, Penn State Nittany Lions and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Eugene was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening; especially tending to his orchard. He enjoyed square-dancing and traveling with his wife. He always had a story to tell to anyone that would listen. He was a devoted husband; He was a loving and dedicated father, and he was a very loving and proud grandfather. He loved to watch his sons wrestle. He is survived by four sons: David E. Larkin and wife Mary of Worcester, MA, Douglas E. Larkin and wife Dawn of Effort, PA, Daniel E. Larkin of Clifford Township, PA and Darrin E. Larkin and wife Heather of Clifford Township, PA; two sisters: Beulah Joudrey and Lorraine McQuarry both of Nova Scotia; seven grandchildren: Emily, Alex, Sarah, Anne-Marie, Nathaniel, Genevieve and Sean Larkin; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother: Ellsworth Larkin; two sisters: Florice Cohoon and Eleanor Hamm. Family and friends called on Sunday, January 24, 2016 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Monday, January 25, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a service followed at the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 18 Airport Road, Clifford, PA., officiated by Pastor Bonnie Resseguie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions were sent in Eugene's name to the American Caner Society, 712 S. Keyser Avenue, Taylor, PA 18517 or the National Kidney Foundation, 111 S. Independence Mall East, Suite 411, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Visitation at Funeral Home 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, January 24, 2016 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413 Visitation at Funeral Home 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Monday, January 25, 2016 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413 Funeral Service 1:00 pm Monday, January 25, 2016 Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18 Airport Road Clifford, Pennsylvania, United States 18413