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Joan McLaughlin Obituary

McLAUGHLIN, Joan M. (Demagian) Of Burlington, unexpectedly, Nov. 17. Beloved wife of the late Francis Leo "Buddy". Loving mother of Francis L. Jr. of Oxford, Amy Lindenberger & her husband Tim of Alabama, Henry "Billy" & his wife Renee of Nashua, NH, & Charles & his wife Charlotte of Wakefield. Sister of Shirley, John, & James Demagian, Rose Ford all of Whitinsville, Carol Bucchino of Milford. Devoted grandmother of Luke & Grace Lindenberg, Corina, Cathryna, & Shane McLaughlin and the late Anita McLaughlin. Sister-in-law of Rose Coneeny, Agnes Doran & Peggy Johnson. Funeral from the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St., BURLINGTON (Exit 34 off Rt. 128, Woburn side) on Thursday, November 20 at 9 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Margaret's Church, 111 Winn St., Burlington at 10 a.m. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8 p.m. Interment in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Burlington. Memorials in Joan's name may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. For directions, obituary & online guestbook see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net & www.saintmargaretschurch.net

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 18, 2008.

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Lynne Basteen

November 20, 2008

To the Mclaughlin family I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very special lady. I remember many days in her kitchen drinking coffee and gabbing for hours. She will truly be missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Lynne(Doran) Basteen

Lisa Doran

November 19, 2008

Dear Francis, Billy, Amy and Chuckie;
Please know that even though I can't be there in person I am there in spirit. My deepest sympathy

All my love, Lisa

Stefanie and Myrle Francis

November 19, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

Claire Harvey

November 18, 2008

Dear McLaughlin Families,
We were so shocked to hear of Mom's recent passing. She was a
wonderful true friend and will be missed.

May the knowledge that she is with God be a comfort to all.

Sincere sympathy,
Claire & Bob Harvey

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