Eugene P. McLaughlin

Eugene P. McLaughlin

Eugene McLaughlin Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2007.
EAST DENNIS — Eugene P. McLaughlin, 84, of East Dennis, died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, at Cape Cod Hospital.

Born in Boston, to the late Mary and Alexander McLaughlin, Eugene was a graduate of Boston Trade High School. He served in the Army Air Forces during World War II in the European Theater, where he received the American Theater Campaign Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He worked as a contract negotiator for the Air Force, retiring in 1978.

Eugene lived in Boston for 35 years, Attleboro for 20 years before settling in Dennis for the past 29 years. He was a member of the retired Men's Club of Cape Cod. He enjoyed bowling, quahoging, baking and bingo. He was a volunteer at Our Lady of the Cape Parish as an usher.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; three daughters, Barbara White, Joan Swift and Ann Sullivan; two sisters, Helen Flaherty and Margaret McDonough; five grandchildren, Erin Swift, Emily White, Beth White, Sarah Sullivan and Peter Sullivan; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m., in the Our Lady of the Cape Parish, Stoney Brook Road, Brewster.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dennis Rescue Squad, 883 Main St., West Dennis, MA 02670.

Doane, Beal & Ames

South Dennis

508-385-7116

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Ellie Coleman

November 24, 2007

Aunt Barbara, Barbie, Joan, Ann & Family -Just wanted to let you know, that we here in Oklahoma are thinking of you during this diffcult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Uncle Gene will be missed. Love Eleanor (Tynan) Coleman (Yukon, OK)

Friends at Concordia Univeristy

November 23, 2007

May warm memories of Eugene provide strength to your family. Our thoughts are with you. With sympathy,

Mark Mullins

November 22, 2007

Sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Gene our prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow

Patti Gelormini

November 21, 2007

Barbara, and the girls...
My thoughts and prayers are with you all...Gene will be missed!!May God keep you all in his arms...Love Patti (Tynan) Gelormini

Jim Tynan

November 21, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Maureen McLaughlin (Mullins)

November 21, 2007

May your memories help get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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