Jul 22, 1978 — Jul 31, 2026
Michael Todd Larimore, 48, raised in Reading, MA, a dedicated father, martial artist, wildlife enthusiast, and brilliant environmental engineer, passed over on July 31, 2026, in Boston, MA, from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of profound kindness, loyalty, and unconditional love.
Mike was a gentle, kind, and humorous man who brought warmth and laughter to everyone who knew him. He had a deep respect for other people and was a natural teacher in the martial arts with his inspiring dignity and gentle intensity.
For 11 years, he was the devoted partner of Kathleen Hanlon, and they shared a life together in Bedford, MA. Mike was a deeply proud and loving father to his sons, Chase and Cohen Larimore, who were the center of his world.
A lifelong learner with a passion for protecting the natural world, Mike achieved great success in his academic and professional pursuits. After graduating from Reading Memorial High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Cum Laude) from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 2000. He later completed his Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resource Engineering from Tufts University in 2011. As a highly skilled environmental and civil engineer, Mike dedicated his intellect and career to improving infrastructure and caring for the planet.
Beyond his professional achievements, Mike was a man of diverse passions. His dedication to martial arts brought him discipline and strength, while his love for nature, wildlife, and all animals reflected his gentle soul and respect for all living things. He was an avid photographer, boater, DIY enthusiast, and tinkerer. He understood how machines work and could fix just about anything. His humor and fierce loyalty will be desperately missed by his partner, his sons, his extended family, and countless colleagues and friends.
Mike was preceded in death by his father, Wallace Earl Larimore of California, and Suzanne Wright of Maryland.
His loving memory will be carried forward by his surviving family: his partner, Kathleen Hanlon; his children, Chase and Cohen Larimore, and their mother, Christine (O’Reilly) Lennox; his brother, Steven Larimore, his wife Daniella and their sons Adriaan and Aaron of Germany; and his brother, Kevin Larimore, his wife Linsey and their daughters Zoey and Quinn.
Please join us to honor Mike’s life on Saturday, August 8th from 10-12PM at the Old Town Hall, 16 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in support of Mike’s Martial Arts Dojo, Koushinkan Boston, at http://spot.fund/mb3nlv1sc; the Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, rooted in a mission to connect people with nature through a combination of outdoor recreation, environmental advocacy, and land stewardship https://www.outdoors.org/donate/tribute-gifts; or to a fund established in the names of Chase and Cohen Larimore, helping to support their future https://gofund.me/4cad7e5a4.
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