Edward Clinton Larrabee

died peacefully at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 18 at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. Edward Larrabee,was a loving husband and father, avid gardener, and talented craftsman. Born on June 2, 1929, in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Lenora and Clinton Larrabee, who were originally from Mankato, Minnesota. He was the youngest of their five sons and attended St. Ann Catholic School. In 1948 he graduated from Palm Beach High School, and in 1950 married Elizabeth Johnson, with whom he had five children. From 1948 to 1954, he served in the National Guard Reserve as a Staff Sergeant and was awarded a Marksmanship Medal for rifle shooting. Following his service, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a Letter Carrier, retiring after 30 years. Always a strong supporter of unions, he was very active in the National Association of Letter Carriers. He was a life-long progressive Democrat, and with his wife supported education for Native American children, American Veterans (AMVETS), and The Lord’s Place, a non-profit organization committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness. He was also an active and dedicated member of St. Juliana Catholic Church for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (Johnson) Larrabee; his children and their spouses: Roxana Coleman (William), Barbara Haag (James), Sylvia Stearn (Mitchell, deceased), Denise Larrabee (Kevin O’Donovan), and Mark Larrabee; grandchildren and their spouses: Victoria Bennett (Joseph Miller), Theresa Hill (Shay), Dena Coleman (Josh Hunter), Clinton Larrabee (Leanne), Olivia Stearn, Anna Stearn, Desmond O’Donovan, and Ethan Larrabee; great-grandchildren Emma Hill and Emalee Hunter; and step-grandsons: Robert and Michael Haag and their families.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 26, 2016 at QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL, CREMATION & EVENT CENTER at HILLCREST, 6411 Parker Avenue, West Palm Beach, with interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, adjacent to the funeral home. Friends may visit with the family an hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Edward Larrabee to: The Lord’s Place, 2808 N. Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33407.

Arrangements under the direction of Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation & Event Center at Hillcrest, West Palm Beach, FL.