Obituary of William James Larkham

William James Larkham
December 21, 1940 – August 2, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of William James Larkham announce his passing on August 2, 2025, at the age of 84 years. William passed peacefully in his home in Port Hope Simpson surrounded by his family.

He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories, his four children: Tammy (Rodney), Trevor (Patsy), Hayward (Alicia), and William (Jill). Grandchildren; Shelly (Vance), Travis (Amanda), Trevor, Megan (Charles) Jessica, William M, Madison, Melissa, Anna 7 William L. (Jr.). Great grandchildren; Sonya, Layla, Paige, Parker, Greyson & Luke. His two siblings Paul (Martha), Bella (Henry) and a large circle of family and special friends.

William is predeceased by his wife Nellie, Parents Dorcas and Charlie, Brothers Harold, Graham, Cyril, Carl, Clifford and Hayward and sisters Mildred and Bernice.

William was born in Port Hope Simpson, Labrador but lived in Rexons Cove and Williams Harbor for most of his life. His wife ran one of the local stores in Williams Harbour. William always did his part to support his family, he was a fisherman, collector, worked with Bowaters and spent a short time in Goosebay as a short order cook. In 2017 the community of Williams Harbour was relocated, they then chose Port Hope Simpson to spend the rest of their days together.

The family would whole heartly like to thank Dad’s homecare workers Harley, Roxanne and Marjorie. The wonderful nurses at our clinic here in Port Hope Simpson, Joanne, Joy, and Dawn. Your thoughtful caring ways during the past couple months gave so much comfort to him and his family. And thank you to all who shared a caring hand. A true icon of Labrador. Your knowledge and wisdom will continue on in all the stories you’ve shared to family and friends.

May angels lead you home.

A visitation will take place at St. Andrews Anglican Church in Port Hope Simpson on Monday August 4^th from 7-9:00PM and Tuesday August 5^th from 8-10:00AM. Funeral service for William will take place on August 5^th at 2:00PM at the St. Andrews Anglican Church with Rev. Jennifer Rumbolt officiating with interment to follow at the Anglican cemetery.