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DENIS MCLAUGHLIN Obituary

McLAUGHLIN, Denis J. Jr. Of Needham, formerly of Roslindale, July 4, 2023. Beloved husband of Elizabeth A. (Hannon) McLaughlin. Devoted father of Denis J. McLaughlin III and his wife, Mary of Winchendon, Daniel McLaughlin and his wife, Dana of Oxford, Kathleen M. Quillard and her husband, Philip, Michael F. McLaughlin and his wife, Irene, Deborah A. McLaughlin, Elizabeth Moore and her husband, Jeremy, Patrick K. McLaughlin and his wife, Megan all of Needham and the late Joseph McLaughlin. Loving grandfather of Denis, Jenn, Wade, Ryan, Kara, Rebecca, Sarah, Michael, Trevor, Connor, James, Korrine, Alex and Jack. Also survived by several great-grandchildren. Brother of Austin, Larry, William McLaughlin and the late Edward and Cornelius McLaughlin and Mary Moran. Also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews. Denis was a retired employee of Boston Edison Co. where he worked for 40 years. U.S. Navy Korean War Veteran. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Saturday, July 8, at 9 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Joseph Church at 10 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting Hours on Friday, July 7, from 4-7 pm. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Needham. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Denis' memory to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. For online guestbook, gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781 444 0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 5 to Jul. 6, 2023.

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Suzanne Francette

July 10, 2023

To the Mclaughlin families and relatives, please accept my sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Almighty God comfort the families at this time.
Denis was a happy person, always in good mood and good spirit. He will be missed, He was a good man.

Suzanne Francette.

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Maryann Waygan

July 7, 2023

Wonderful memories and tales of young Navy Sailors, their adventures and friendship. A friendship that endured through decades, expanding to weddings, family celebrations and all the joy true friends share...a true buddy. Rest in peace dear friend, love the Waygan Family

American Heart Association

July 6, 2023

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

July 6, 2023

Requiescat in pace amica meus! Ave at que vale!

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown,MA

July 6, 2023

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

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Memorial Events
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Jul

7

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Jul

8

Funeral

9:00 a.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Jul

8

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

MA

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George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - Needham

1305 Highland Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

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