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Born in Barnstable, she lived her entire life in East Sandwich. She was the only daughter of Lindsay and Florence Armstrong. She was raised in East Sandwich, graduated Sandwich High School and graduated Lasell Junior College.
She was a longtime dispatcher and office manager of the Sandwich Fire Department. After 33 years of service with the town of Sandwich, she retired to enjoy gardening, traveling and her family. She was very involved as a board member for the Nye Family of America Association.
She is survived by her children, Gail M. Bettencourt of Dartmouth; Debra L. McLaughlin, Donna L. Jenkins, Willie McLaughlin and Kevin McLaughlin, all of East Sandwich; stepdaughter Kathleen Harlow of Framingham; and 8 grandchildren, Katie, Colleen, Jake, Eric, Bryan, Haley, Liam and Sofia.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at the East Sandwich Grange Hall, 87 Old County Road, in East Sandwich.
Gifts in her memory may be made to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), 1759 R St., NW, Washington, DC 20009, [email protected] or to the cancer charity of the donor's choice.
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Albert Calvert
March 4, 2010
Clearly one of my favorite people from 1970`s Sandwich, I loved knowing so much, was Lois. I was a call firefighter back then...she was always there for all of us with a kind word.
I keep the McLaughlins in my most fondest of memories. Be Well.
Albert Calvert, Berlin Germany
Suzi and Boomer Carroll
February 28, 2010
Great lady with a beautiful family. Lois gave so much love to everyone in her life, always accepting and kind. How fortunate she was to have had you all. Sending love and caring thoughts.
Robert and Lynda Bryson
February 27, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the McLaughlin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Bob Haden
February 27, 2010
Willie and family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. My heart and prayers are with you.
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February 27, 2010
A beautiful service for your Mom today. So much love for her and so many happy memories by all who knew her. May all those memories of love help you through the sadness that your hearts feel today. Many prayers are for her to finally be at rest - quite a fight she gave it all. Always in my thoughts - Love, Michele (Fagnant) Maloney
Brenda Sauro
February 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Auntie Lois was so kind and loving, we will all miss her. Our love to Gail, Willie, Debbie, Donna and Kevin.
Mike, Brenda and Carly Sauro
Brian Cunningham
February 26, 2010
To the McLaughlin family:
You are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time. Obviously a wonderful woman, may all your beautiful memories comfort you.
Brian Cunningham & Lori Thompson
Bruce Lloyd
February 25, 2010
I'm deeply sadden with your loss.Your Mom was a great lady and I had the pleasure of being able to work with her for many yrs.I have many memories in which i will always cherrish.
Jeanne Pasteris
February 25, 2010
To the McLaughlin Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers
Jeanne, Peggy, and Columbus Pasteris
jimmy simpson
February 25, 2010
so sorry to hear about your mom,such a sweetheart,i will never forget her kindness,her smile,a real great lady.i remember her giving us rides in her old chevy wagon before we got our licenses,my thoughts,love and prayers are with all of you.
Larry Holberton
February 25, 2010
Our deepest condolences to her family and all who loved her. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna Lloyd Palmer
February 25, 2010
With my sincere condolences to Lois's family, she was a wonderful person!
Helen Duncklee
February 25, 2010
So sorry for your loss.
Bethany Knowles
February 25, 2010
Lois always welcomed me to dinner, the neighbor girl from up the road, even with all her other mouths to feed. She was a generous, friendly and kind person for all of her days, and I will miss her.
David & Barbara Currier
February 25, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Pat Grady
February 25, 2010
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your Moms passing. She has been in my thoughts and my prayers. Her suffering is over. God Bless you all.
Walter & Ida Fagnant
February 25, 2010
To the family of Lois, we send you our deepest sympathy, your mom was such a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Ida & Walter Fagnant
February 25, 2010
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. YOUR MOM WAS A LOVELY WOMAN AND I FEEL FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET HER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME.
ROSALYN CONWAY
Paul Lavallee
February 25, 2010
To the McLaughlin family:
My condolences in the passing of a truly wonderful person. Lois was a fair and honest person to everyone she touched. She will be missed by all.
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