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Thomas McLaughlin Obituary

Thomas J. McLaughlin

AGE: 82 • Newark

Thomas J. McLaughlin, age 82, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2014.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on September 13, 1931, Mr. McLaughlin was the son of the late Patrick J. McLaughlin and Anna Madden McLaughlin. He was a graduate of Power Memorial High School, where he excelled at both baseball and football and later attended Fordham University and Baruch College of Business. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. Mr. McLaughlin made his career as a Financial Officer with SPLC, Inc. of London and retired after 20 years of dedicated service.

A devout Catholic, Mr. McLaughlin was a longtime parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Hockessin where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed attending classes at the Osher Institute of Life Long Learning at the University of Delaware. In his leisure time, Mr. McLaughlin was an avid stamp collector, liked reading, loved Irish folk music and was a huge Notre Dame fan. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his beloved family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joan McLaughlin. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathryn McLaughlin; son, Brian McLaughlin (Mary Beth) of Atlanta, GA; daughter, Kerry Ann LaBotz (Traven) of New York City, NY; sisters, Mary Connors and Patricia Byrnes; and granddaughter, Molly Caroline McLaughlin.

A visitation for family and friends will be offered from 11 am until 12 Noon on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, 7200 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin, DE 19707, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 12 Noon for those who wish to attend. Interment will be held privately in the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, DE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, c/o St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church at the address listed above.

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Published by The News Journal on Aug. 17, 2014.
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Tom could light up the place the moment he stepped foot in it with his warm heart and timely humor. He had a compassionate and understanding way about him that made you feel as if you were friends from childhood. He also had a rare and unique combination of both innocence and wisdom which was refreshing. I am thankful to have known him and offer heartfelt condolensces to his family, particularly Kathy. Their love for one another stands the test of time and is an encouraging example of what marriage was intended to be.

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August 18, 2014

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