LARKINS, Winsome Janet (Win/Winnie)
On April 26, 2026, peacefully at Marne Street Hospital with family by her side; aged 90 years.
Raised on the family farm in Kakanui. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Raymond (UK), Ian and Susi (Queensland), Lindsay and James (UK), Vivien and Aaron* Robinson, and Mike Kennedy (Auckland), cherished Nana of Nicholas; Anika; Caroline; Briarna, Chantay, and Ryker, loved Great Nana of Aurora, and India, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Doug* and Betty* Dalgety, Myrtle* and John* McCarthy, Jimmy* Dalgety, Connie and John* Rayne, Nola Robinson, Bruce and Barbara Dalgety, Donald* Dalgety, Carol* Phillips, sister-in-law of Betty*, Mary*, Bert*, and Amy*, Betty and Alan* Larkins, and a loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews (*denotes deceased).
A service for Win will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 10am on Friday, May 1, the funeral then leaving for Dunedin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or below. Messagescan be left below where a livestream of the service can also be viewed.
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The service was held on 1 May 2026.
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Will miss your cherry, breezy presence at our monthly lunches.
Aunty Win - to an incredibly smart, warm lady - who was the heart of the Larkins clan. Rest in peace xx Gill , Toby , Oliver & Lucinda
Thinking of you Win, and all the family. Remembering all the happy times we had together over the years. Love from Fione
Sending hugs of love and support at the loss of winsome.she was a valued member of Waitaki Old Girls
To Ian, Susi & Family, We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and love are with you all during this difficult time. Love Your Pajingo family
Meeting , playing with a fun loving lady , Win Larkins, who encouraged and coached many, Golf Croquet at the Tainui Croquet Club was an important part of my retirement years a game I still play and enjoy. The Larkins Family, please accept my deepest condolences. I am sure to gether as a Family you will have many memories to share. Please remember a person that departs from us NEVER truly leaves, for they live on in our hearts. Veronica Parker Veronica Parker