Mr. Larsen died Tuesday after a period of declining health.
Feature Obituary
Featured obituaries written by the staff of the Portland Press Herald.
Feature obituary: Ernest Dugas, 93, papermaker, fun-loving father married 71 years
Family and faith meant everything to the lifetime Westbrook resident who had six children with his wife of 71 years, Frances.
Feature obituary: Nathan McCoy, 40, devoted to firefighting and loved his community
Family and friends say McCoy was happy to show new firefighters the ropes.
Seth Helie, 42, Brunswick furniture designer devoted to family and community
Mr. Helie died Tuesday after a 5-month battle with brain cancer.
Feature obituary: Steven Berry, 50, advocated for youths struggling with addiction
His own effort to stay sober helped him earn their respect.
Gerard Conley Sr., former Portland mayor, House member, senator, dies at 88
He was a Maine Senate president and chairman of the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Feature obituary: Clarence Pinette, former teacher at Cape Elizabeth High School, dies at 92
‘Clancy’ Pinette, a chemistry teacher, had a soft spot for students who struggled with science, his son says.
Feature obituary: Walter Stump, 83, retired USM theater professor and author
He directed more than 120 plays during his career and coached numerous national champions in reader’s theater.
Feature obituary: Bernard Devine, 92, retired chief judge, known for compassion
The Maine District Court in Portland was named for him after he retired.
Feature obituary: Melvin Stone, media fixture and witness to Nuremberg trials, dies at 96
He ended up owning numerous radio stations in Maine and was the first president of the New England Press Association.