Montpelier, VT Jonathan Charles Larkin, 46, of Berlin Street, Montpelier died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep at his home on September 3, 2014. Jonathan was born in Washington, D.C. on July 31, 1968, the son of Charles and Suzanne (Roberge) Larkin. Moving to Vermont shortly after his birth Jonathan attended Saint Michael's in Montpelier, then U-32 High School through 1986. Later earning his GED and studying Biology at Johnson State College. For most of his adult life Jonathan was been self-employed. In more recent years he found his passion and true calling in real estate investing. It gave him incredible joy to always be on the look out for the next deal. His appetite for knowledge was veracious, he was eternally optimistic and his laugh was contagious. Jonathan lived his life with a passion and vigor that few of us are brave enough to do. He lived in the moment and was ready for anything that came his way. Getting to know and understand him might have been a challenge for some, but once he decided you were on his side, he was ferociously loyal and loving. His perspective on life and contagious zest will sorely be missed by his loved ones and friends. Jonathan is survived by his daughter, Miranda Wigren and her partner, Kevin Kew of Stowe, VT; his partner, Heather Preis of Montpelier; parents, Charles & Suzanne Larkin of Middlesex; sister, Julie Morton, and her children of Holiday, FL, brother, Jeff & Maryanne Larkin of Duxbury. Jonathan was predeceased by a sister, Jennifer. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 11th from 6-8 pm at Guare& Sons/Barber & Lanier Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier. Memorial contribution may be made to Central Vermont Humane Society or in the spirit of Jonathan, pay it forward and do something for someone else.