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Thomas McLaughlin Obituary

McLAUGHLIN, Thomas J. 74, of Post Road, Warwick, passed away Sunday at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen R. (Grady) McLaughlin. Born in Providence, he was a son of the late Thomas O. and Evelyn (Butts) McLaughlin. Mr. McLaughlin was the President of CAP Systems, Inc., previously PMI, in Stoughton, MA. He was a graduate of Hope High School and Roger Williams University and served in The United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Rose and St. Clement Parish in Warwick. He was the loving father of Janice M. Stinchfield and her husband Don of Scituate, RI Thomas J. McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife Deige of Summit, NJ and Jacqueline A. McLaughlin of Smithfield, RI. Cherished grandfather of Georgia, Ali and Toby Stinchfield and Carson, Tyler and Spencer McLaughlin. His funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 am from The Urquhart-Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Route 5, WARWICK (Exit 12A on I-95) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Clement Church, 111 Long Street, Warwick. Burial will follow in R.I. Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Wednesday 5-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to St. Anthony Shrine and Ministry Center, 100 Arch St., Boston, MA 02110 would be appreciated. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2011.

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Teresa Smith

January 18, 2011

Janice, Jackie and Tommy,

I am so sorry for your lost. Your father was a wonderful person and I loved him so very much. I am glad I was able to convey my gratitude to him, for his kindness towards me, over the years. I am so grateful for the times we shared together. Who can forget Patriots games, ski trips, Newport weekends... Mr. McLaughlin will be missed but his legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren. I am praying God's comfort for you during this difficult time.

Teresa L. Smith (McDonough, GA)

Lucille Ferrante

January 7, 2011

Janice, Don, Tommy, Jackie and all the kids, I am so sorry to hear about Dad. I know that there are so many great memories to comfort you. I am praying for all of you at this difficult time. He is a big part of my fondest memories of my (our) youth. He was so patient with us out on his boat! He introduced me to something wonderful that I might never have been exposed to and I will always be grateful to him for that experience. God Bless Him and all of you. Lu.

Stan and Lynda Magoon

January 7, 2011

Kathy, you showed such love and courage helping Tom through the hardest battle of his life. The relief does come, but it comes with a price. Please know you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during the coming days.

Jo-Ann Grima

January 6, 2011

To the McLaughlin Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy. From all your friends at West Bay Yacht Club.

Valerie Hebert

January 6, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor to spend so much time with such a great person.

January 4, 2011

Janice, Jackie and Tommy,

I am so sorry for your lost. Your father was a wonderful person and I loved him so very much. I am glad I was able to convey my gratitude to him, for his kindness towards me, over the years. I am so grateful for the times we shared together. Who can forget Patriots games, ski trips, Newport weekends... Mr. McLaughlin will be missed but his legacy lives on through his children and grandchildren. I am praying God's comfort for you during this difficult time.

January 4, 2011

Kathy,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Love, Mike Testa

Donna Peloquin

January 4, 2011

Kathy, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember the trip to Switzerland and Paris with you and Tom. Love to you and family.

Tony Feroce

January 4, 2011

Kathy, we are so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Lizabeth Cardente

January 4, 2011

Tom, you enriched my life. Thanks for showing me the positive way. You will be sorely missed. Much Love, Liz

Don and Cheryl Berger

January 4, 2011

Kathy, we will find comfort in memories of good times at Brewer's. We hope and trust that your own strengthening memories will comfort you and help you to heal.

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