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Joan McLaughlin Obituary

MCLAUGHLIN, Joan M. (Duggan) Of Medford October 25, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John E. McLaughlin. Loving mother of John E. Jr. of Medford, Janet Sjostedt and her husband Chuck of Billerica, Jim McLaughlin and his fiancée Yolanda of Medford. Sister of James T. Duggan of North Easton. Dear grandmother of Kate & Cameron. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway(PowderHouseSq). SOMERVILLE, Thursday morning at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Medford at 10:00. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Wednesday 4-8. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joan's memory to the Make a Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Pl. 2nd flr Boston, MA 02114. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 27, 2008.

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anne surette-palmariello

November 3, 2008

janet and family,
i just heard of your mom's passing..i worked with her at somerville hospital for many years..she was such a joy.my thoughts are with you all.....anne surette

Debra Sullivan(Carbone)

November 2, 2008

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

Sondra Papatsoris

October 31, 2008

John, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mother was far too young. I hope your find strength in the memories of your parents.

Sondra (Aiello) Papatsoris

Merry Finlay

October 31, 2008

John, Janet, and Jim,
Both Joe and I are surprised and saddened to learn of your mom's passing. I really enjoyed knowing her through our chats in the yard in summer and especially winter all these past years. I thought a lot of her and we will surely miss her. If there is anything we can do, please ring our bell.
Merry Finlay and Joe Connolly

Kelli Falcone

October 30, 2008

Janet, John & Jim,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. I remember her warmly from growing up in Somerville. I wanted you all to know that you are in my thoughts.
Kelli Westcott

October 30, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. I was at the Cheerleading Competition on Saturday and was deeply saddened to hear of your mother's passing. Always remember the good times!
Donna, Grandmother of 3 Medford Colt Cheerleaders

The McGrath Family

October 29, 2008

Janet and family,

I was so sorry to learn about your mom. Her and Rosemary were my first acquaintences when we moved to the Ball Square Area. She always had a smile on her face and loved you and your brothers and all of the joy you brought to her life through dance, sporting events, parish functions and simple everyday parenting. May the happy memories help you through this difficult time. Our condolences to you and your family.

Sincerely, Susan, Ed, Sara, Eddie and Corey

AnneMarie Ward-Scribner

October 29, 2008

John, Janet and Jim,

Deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. You and your families are in our thoughts.

Delly Resendes & Joan Button

October 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Delly Resendes & Joan Button Resendes

October 29, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Valerie O'Kane

October 29, 2008

Dear Janet and Family,
I can't express enough how sorry I am for your loss. I was there on Saturday and was shocked to find out that it was your mom. I can’t image the pain you must be going through. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Arlington Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading Program would also like to extend their deepest condolences.

Lora Peddle

October 29, 2008

Dear John and family, So very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. John, It's ironic, I recently passed by the pub when we got together to see Rich D., and I was thinking how's John doing lately.. I would never have imagined hearing this news.. Stay close with your family, share the wonderful memories you all have... you all are in my thoughts and prayers... Lora

Nancy DiBlasio

October 29, 2008

John, Janet & Jim,

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

With Deepest Sympathy,
Nancy (Caldwell) DiBlasio

Danny Mangino

October 29, 2008

John, Janet & Family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Mark Zuschlag

October 29, 2008

Mark Zuschlag & Jenny Earle

Jim, I 'm very sorry for your loss. Our Love is with you and your family

Jodie Medford C team mom

October 28, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I was there on Saturday for the cheering competition and my heart broke for all of you. Keep happy memories of your mom in your heart always.

Jennifer Deady

October 27, 2008

John, Janet and Jim -

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jennifer Davison and Sean Deady

Melissa Morris

October 27, 2008

Janet, Chuck & Family -
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I hope your wonderful memories of her help get you through these sad days. Please know that you, your brothers and Kate & Cameron are in our thoughts and prayers.

Melissa & Gary Morris

Lisa Tivnan

October 27, 2008

John, Janet and Jim,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Please know that I am thinking of you all and will keep you all in my prayers. Keep the memories you shared with your mom close to your heart!!

Sue Alessandri

October 27, 2008

Janet, Chuck and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I have so many happy memories from my childhood that include her.

My thoughts are with all of you.

Sue (Westcott) Alessandri

Mike Murphy

October 27, 2008

Dear Janet, John, and Jim, and family,

I was very saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She was a wonderful woman with a terrific personality and she will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,

Mary-Ellen Briggs

October 27, 2008

Jim and family, I am indeed so sincerely sorry for your loss. Fond memories and thoughts about the happy times will help you to get through this.

Mary-Ellen Briggs (Adam's mother)

Karla DiChiara

October 27, 2008

Janet, Chuck, Kate & Cameron-
All my love, thoughts & prayers are with you...all the time, but especially at this time. She was a wonderful mom & grandmother- I know she will be very missed.
Sincerely,
The DiChiara Family

Kevin Tivnan

October 27, 2008

John, Janet & Jim, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Joan always had a smile on her face when ever I saw her. She will be missed greatly and never forgotten. Unfortunately my brother Derek and I will be out of the country during the services but all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Kevin & Derek Tivnan

Adeline Morris

October 27, 2008

My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Adeline Morris
Cheerleading director for Billerica Pop Warner

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