Lawrence E. Molloy

February 19, 1942 — July 17, 2022

Lawrence E. "Larry" Molloy, 80, a longtime resident of Arlington, Vermont died Sunday July 17, 2022, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington.

He was born in Manchester, VT on February 19, 1942. He was the son of the late John and Ella (Keough) Molloy. Larry received his early education in Arlington schools and was a 1959 graduate of Bennington Catholic High School. He later graduated from Barber School in Schenectady, NY.

He married the former Barbara M. Murphy on July 6, 1963 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington.

Larry owned and operated Larry's Barber Shop in Arlington for over 45 years. He also worked at the Arlington Variety and Liquor Store. Larry developed a strong interest in public service. He served as a member of the Arlington Board of Selectman from 1979-2011. He was also a Vt state house representative of Arlington, Sunderland, and Sandgate from 1994-2006.

Larry's family and community were very important to him. He was also proud of his Irish heritage and was known to wear a green derby and boutonniere to celebrate.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara M. Molloy of Bennington. Two daughters, Meredith A Englebert and her husband Jeff of Painted Post, NY and Molly E Mulholland and her husband Michael of Manchester, N.H. Three grandchildren, Christopher Englebert of Albany, N.Y. and Katie and Thomas Mulholland of Manchester, N.H. Two sister in laws, Joan Douglass of Bennington and Jane Molloy of Maryland along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by a brother, Paul Molloy.

Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Thursday July 21, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 am. The Funeral Mass will follow at Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 11:00 a.m.

If friends desire, contributions in memory of Lawrence E. "Larry" Molloy may be made to the American Diabetes Research Funding through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. You can also donate directly to Juvenile Diabetes Research Funding. Larry's grandson Chris is running the Chicago Marathon on behalf of Juvenile Diabetes Research Funding in October. Please mail checks to Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201 Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfunerlhome.net

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Visitation

Thursday, July 21, 2022

9:30 - 10:30 am (Eastern time)

E. P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home

628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201

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Funeral Mass

Thursday, July 21, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales

238 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201