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William McLaughlin Obituary

William F. McLaughlin, Sr., 69, of Bellingham passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Milford Regional Medical Center. He was the husband and co-pilot in life for 43 years of Maureen G. (Bird) McLaughlin. He was the loving father of William F. McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife, Dawn of Sturbridge, MA, Shannon McLaughlin Morgan and her husband, William of Milford, MA, John E. McLaughlin and his wife, Erin of Auburn, MA and Courtney McLaughlin Phillips and her husband, George of Milford, MA. Funeral will be held on Saturday, August 24th at 9:00AM from CARTIERS FUNERAL HOME, 151 So. Main St. (Rte 126), Bellingham with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at St. Blaise Church, 1158 So. Main St., Bellingham. Visiting hours are on Friday, August 23rd from 6 to 9PM at the funeral home. For complete obituary and sign guest book visit www. cartiersfuneralhome.com.

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Published by MetroWest Daily News on Aug. 22, 2013.

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Peter Joyce

August 25, 2013

My condolences to the McLaughlin family.Being on various spare boards and local jobs (Conrail & CSX,I had the pleasure of working with Bill over the years.His experience and knowledge about the railroad that he conveyed upon us less senior trainmen was greatly appreciated.I was glad to have met him and his wife at Logan Airport a few years ago as we all were going to Aruba on the same plane.It was nice to catch up on what we have all been doing. Sincerely,Peter Joyce

Barbara "Gobbi" DiRusso

August 23, 2013

My deepest condolences to Maureen and the McLaughlin family.

August 23, 2013

Billy, John, Shannon, and Courtney and most of all Maureen, please know that Bill is in a much better place. He was one of the strongest men I ever met, and I knew from the moment I met him that his wife and children, and grandchildren, were the most important people in his life. He fought this for as long as he did because he did not want to let any of you go. You all knew that. And now he is at peace, and all his pain and suffering is gone. We are praying that your grief is short and your memories of the good times are long. May the love of God bless you all.

John and Susan Burbury

Meghan (Burbury) Winchell

August 22, 2013

My heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time. My family has such fond memories of Bill and I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. I once heard a quote I'd like to share -- "Death is a pain that no one can heal. Love is a memory that no one can steal" -- Many thoughts and prayers with your family. Love, Meghan

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Cartier's Funeral Home - Bellingham

151 S Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019

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24

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Cartier's Funeral Home - Bellingham

151 S Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019

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24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Blaise Church

1158 So. Main St., Bellingham, MA

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151 S Main St, Bellingham, MA 02019

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