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Anne McLaughlin-Gerkin Obituary

Anne Babroff McLaughlin-Gerkin Sept. 3, 1911 - Jan. 18, 2008 Resident of Antioch Anne passed away January 18, 2008. She was born and raised in San Francisco along with 4 sisters and 1 brother of immigrant Russian parents. She was the first sibling to be born in the United States. Anne married Pierre Raymond McLaughlin in 1928, being happily married 44 years until his passing in 1972. In 1981 she met and married John Gerkin and lived at Walnut Creek Manor in Walnut Creek. John passed away in 1991. Anne loved to dance, swim, play cards and travel. During WWII she worked at the Shipyards in Richmond in what she called the tool crib. Anne will be deeply missed by her loving sons, Raymond Jim McLaughlin (Rose) of Antioch, and Richard Pierre McLaughlin (Diana) of Sebastopol; grandchildren, Michael McLaughlin (Debbie), Tim McLaughlin (Debra), Gary McLaughlin, Anthony Ferreira, Debbie Hames (Greg), and Robbie Rose (Tom); great-grandchildren, Michael McLaughlin Jr., Jennifer McLaughlin, Lindsey McLaughlin, Lyndsay Parish, Lauren Parish, Courtney Hilton II, Sean Rose, Jessica Hames and Richard Dennis McLaughlin. Anne is also survived by a sister, Audrey Kendall of Pleasant Hill. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Anne's life will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1313 A St., Antioch, CA. Anne will be laid to rest at St. Joseph's Cemetery in San Pablo. No graveside services. Memorial Contributions may be made to Vetas Hospice, 365 Lennon Lane, Walnut Creek, 94598, or to Holy Rosary School. Higgins Chapel (925) 757-4343

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Jan. 26, 2008.

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Jennifer McLaughlin

January 29, 2008

Great Grandma,

I dont think I'll be making your funeral, I know you will understand though. All the great memories I have with you, I will never forget. I actually just got done telling some of the many stories I have to my co-workers. :) I'm fighting off the tears right now just thinking about you passing but I know your in a better place and no longer in pain. I love you.

Jerome McLaughlin

January 27, 2008

My condolances to the family and friends of Ann. I regret I didn't get to spend more time with her.
A fine lady to be sure.
Sincerely Jerry McLaughlin

Beverly McLaughlin

January 26, 2008

My deepest sympathy to the McLaughlin family.

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