Kathleen P. McLaughlin

1931-2015 Kathleen P. McLaughlin Kathleen “Pat” McLaughlin (nee Flanagan) of Glenn Mills, PA formerly of Drexel Hill, died peacefully on June 11, 2015. Born in 1931 and raised in South Philadelphia. Daughter of James and Catherine Flanagan. Loving sister to Nancy and predeceased by Betty, Margie, Jimmy and a dear nephew, Jimm. Pat was a proud alumnus of Hallahan High School class of ’49. She worked at A & P Markets. Pat married Vincent “Mickey” McLaughlin in 1952. Pat and Mickey settled in Drexel Hill. They raised their children, Kevin, Bobby, Eddie (Johanna), Dennis and Denise (Paul) there. She became an active member of St. Bernadette Church. Pat was a CCD teacher and then coordinator of the program during the late ‘60’s and early ‘70’s. She received much joy assisting Coach Pat Goggin with the CYO girls basketball program. Pat also volunteered as a host at Children’s Hospital helping families in need. Pat worked for Hoover Calendar Company and an insurance Company. She retired and moved to Ocean City NJ to her “Summer Place” with Mickey. Pat was blessed with grandchildren Patrick, Colin, Kate, Brenna, and Emma Rose whom she dearly loved. In 2005, Pat and Mickey moved to Fox Hill Farms in Glen Mills. Pat loved meeting her new friends and being a member of St. Cornelius Church. Pat was a woman of strong faith, a friend to many and devoted to helping others. She was married to the love of her life for 63 years. Pat and Mickey were a team, always together and there to celebrate or help loved ones, A “Gentle Woman” whose spirit will guide many lives. She will be deeply missed. Relatives and friends are invited to her Life Celebration on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 9-11 a.m. followed by her funeral mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church in Drexel Hill. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery. Contributions to CHOP Foundation/ Buddy Walk (Team Emma Rose McLaughlin), 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Phila, PA 19104