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Dolores McLaughlin Obituary
Dolores A. McLaughlin (Puc) 92, of Suffield CT, widow of John E. McLaughlin, shed her earthly bonds on January 14, 2026.
She leaves to mourn her passing, daughter, Debra McLaughlin (husband, William McCarthy) of Newington, CT; daughter, Jill Miller of Springfield, MA; and son, John T. McLaughlin of Springfield, MA.
Beloved grandchildren, John M. McLaughlin, Benjamin McLaughlin, Steven McLaughlin. Bonnie Miller, Brett Miller and his family, Chelsea and Remi, 3 nieces and 1 nephew.
She was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Francis Driscoll; nephew, James Driscoll; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Faith and Richard McLaughlin.
Del was an avid and stalwart fan of UCONN basketball, enjoyed spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, lobster rolls and occasional casino trips.
Her family will receive friends on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home, 443 East Street N. (Rt. 159), Suffield, CT.
Family and friends may gather at Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 10:30 am to proceed to the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA, for burial.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or stjude.org/donate . To leave online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com .
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The Rigby family
January 28, 2026
Del was a wonderful neighbor. We so much enjoyed both her and Jack. They were both very special people. We will miss Del´s fun humor and her many stories of her beloved grandchildren. The Rigby´s
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Doreen Magnuson
January 25, 2026
Del´s Family,
Del was a wonderful lady with special talents working with the Magnuson family...Grateful for her many years of service.
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Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home
January 25, 2026
With deepest sympathy during this time of difficulty.
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