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Although I didn't know her that well she was a staple of my childhood and I couldn't be more grateful for the lasting impact that she and this family have had on me.
Connor Gryphon Oberon Ash
February 12, 2025 | Family


Lovettsville, Virginia
Aug 9, 1932 – Mar 2, 2023
Irene Varnum McLaughlin HonnBorn and raised in Grand Rapids Michigan, she re-met fellow Grand Rapids native, the father of her children and first husband, Robert Frederick McLaughlin, while a student at Catholic University in Washington, DC. His naval aviator career would take them to Virginia...
Read MoreAlthough I didn't know her that well she was a staple of my childhood and I couldn't be more grateful for the lasting impact that she and this family have had on me.
Connor Gryphon Oberon Ash
February 12, 2025 | Family
Sending love to Irene's family. I wish I had met her. So many interesting stories of this fascinating woman. The photo of her after death is beautiful. Thank you for sharing that intimate portrait of a wise soul.
Tracy Jordan French
April 20, 2023 | Other
What a great inspiration you were. Teaching us about death and dying at a time when few openly considered it. Thank you Irene for showing us the way.
Julie McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family
Jule and family: please accept my condolences in the loss of your mom. Sending love & hugs, Joyce *CMH MASH Unit*
Joyce Rhodes Earnest
March 12, 2023

Sean McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family

Sean McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family

Sean McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family

Sean McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family

Sean McLaughlin
March 12, 2023 | Family