Walter H. McLaughlin Jr.

Condolences to Kathy. Both she and Walter were so good to me and changed my life. Jean Shioji

I was so saddened to open the Globe this week and find the warm face of my friend and mentor in the obituary page. Walter had a tremendous influence on my life! He hired me when I was fresh out of college and just trying to find my path in life. I knew nothing about the law-and less about life-and working for Walter taught me both. I worked for him for two years and loved his frantic pace, his spitfire intelligence and, above all, his passion for teaching. His intelligence would have been...

Dear Dave and Betsy,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Our sincere condolences to the entire McLaughlin family.

My sincere condolences- Valerie Valenti

My sincere condolences--Richard Clayman from Chelsea

I met Walter in 1976 when we were both appointed to serve on Belmont's Cable TV Committee. Partly due to Walter's urging the Selectmen, who were going to award the Town's first cable TV franchise, decided to explore if there was a way that the Town could keep some of the wealth that would accrue to the first franchise holder. Walter figured out how to do it very quickly and convinced the rest of the committee and Selectmen of the concept. But implementing the concept was a mind boggling...

Although I conversed with Walter only a few times over the years, the pleasure of knowing and working with some of you his children tells me that he must have been a fine father indeed. Coincidentally, a lawyer friend I spoke to today turned out to be one of the many thousands he shepherded on their way to passing the bar exam. His life has touched so many. Our prayers are with your families.

Out Thoughts and Prayers to Walters Family. Walter was a true gentleman that was very passionate about his work. He always cut to the chase never mincing his words, we have some great memories of Walter at work. It was a treat to see him work his magic. We will miss him.

Walter was a true gentleman and friend of our family for many decades. You are all in our prayers.