I first met Maureen in 1981 when I started dating her younger sister, Patty.  Mr. and Mrs. Casey lived in Apopka with their children Kathleen, Maureen, Michael and Patty, so meeting the immediate family was very easy, as well as mandatory.  The family had already suffered the loss of their oldest child, Tommy, some years before.  My first impression of Maureen was maybe she was a little overbearing and somewhat sarcastic due to her quirky sense of humor, but my feelings about her changed tremendously over the course of the last 43 years.  Patty is the youngest of the Casey children so the rest of the family was naturally protective of her.  I soon learned that Maureen, or Reenie, as I’ve called her for years, was very sweet, kind, loving, caring, intelligent, generous, giving, articulate, honest, and too many other positive adjectives to list here.  I think what I admire most about Reenie was how much she loved children, and how much children loved her, not just her own, but all kids.  Her maternal nature was something very special to behold.

Patty and I married in 1986, so Reenie became my sister-in-law, but as time passed, she became my sister and my friend.  We shared many deep conversations over the years, but most importantly, we shared  our love for her little sister. They were always as close as siblings could be, no matter the miles between them.

Our loss of Reenie has left a painful void because she touched so many.  That void will be felt most by those who were closest to her, her husband, Paige, her sons, Sean, Eric, and Brian, her sisters, Kathleen and Patty and myself, and that void will extend to all the rest of her family, friends and loved ones. The heartbreak will be eased some in the gladness that the suffering that she endured is over. She can now be reunited with her Dad, Mom, Tommy and Michael.  Reenie, you are loved and you are missed.  As perfect as Heaven is, it will surely be improved by your presence.

So many birthday parties together and so many memories being neighbors for over 23 years. Thank you for always being just the most amazing person. Helping with my babies when needed. Checking in when you knew I was needing help. I’m truly going to miss you and our little corner will never be the same without you. The boys love you so much too. And so do Josh and I.  ❤️

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Memorial Service

Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home - West Altamonte Chapel

Maureen Larson

immediate need

Death has occurred or is near

plan ahead

Pre-plan a funeral or cremation

Plan a Funeral or Cremation Default Desktop

Find Obituaries and Services

Send Flowers

sympathy and etiquette

grief library

celebrations of life

What to Say When Someone Dies

Show Your Support

Sympathy and Grief

obituary

services

memories

Obit Detail

In the care of

share to facebook

share by email

share link

Share Obituary

ideas and resources

Sympathy and Grief Mobile

OBITUARY

Maureen Elizabeth Larson

4 October, 1957 – 27 January, 2024

Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Services