Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Fax 260 726-7172

Larry G. Cavanaugh, age 83, of Portland passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Albany Healthcare and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Bryant on July 23, 1939 the son of Donald and Joan (Gray) Cavanaugh.  He was married on August 27, 1977 to Sharon Bentz who survives.  Larry was retired from Teledyne Portland Forge and also did construction work.  He was a Poling High School graduate, member of Portland Lions Club, 4th of July Committee, Tri State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, attended The Rock Church and Asbury United Methodist Church.  Larry was an avid golfer, enjoyed woodworking, spending time with family and loved all his dogs.

Surviving are his wife Sharon, two daughters Andrea "Andie" Milthaler of Portland and Theresa Cavanaugh (Mike Reinhard) of Portland, Eleven grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son David Cavanaugh and a daughter Elizabeth Cavanaugh

Funeral services will be Friday May 26, 2023 at 1:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Smith presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Kidney Foundation.  Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com