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Joan McLaughlin Obituary
WORCESTER - Joan Rita (Morgan) McLaughlin, 82, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014, with her family by her side at the Golden Living Center. She leaves her husband of 62 years, James T. McLaughlin; three sons, James McLaughlin and his wife Roseanne, William McLaughlin and his wife Sandra, and Thomas McLaughlin and his wife Dawn; one daughter, Joan Foley and Kevin Sweeney; nine grandchildren, James J. McLaughlin, Tiffany Cassie, Courtney McDaniel, Erin Wix, John-Mark McLaughlin, Kandace Doyle, Corey McLaughlin, Morgan Foley, and Gray Foley; a sister-in-law, Norma Kelly; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers, Francis and Joseph Lockwood.
Joan was born in Clinton, daughter of Mary E. (Reardon) and William Morgan. She was a graduate of Clinton High School. Joan worked as soda fountain manager at Liggett Rexal and as a waitress at the Webster House. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc church. She enjoyed bowling and was very involved in youth bowling leagues. She also enjoyed puzzles, yard sales, and trips to Foxwoods.
Funeral services will be held at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Thursday, July 24. Calling hours will be held from 10am-12pm. The funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 12pm. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Asera Care Hospice, 27 Midstate Dr., Suite 104, Auburn MA 01501. To leave a message in the online guestbook, please visit:
Nordgrenmemorialchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan McLaughlin
July 28, 2014
Joanie, Kevin & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love John & Kimberly Landry
July 25, 2014
Our sympathy to the family We are friends with Bill and Sandy and feel they are wonderful Christian friends and praying for them at this time Gary and Marilyn Brennfoerder
Russ and Dolly
July 24, 2014
A beautiful soul She will be missed by many may she rest in peace
Marilyn Barber
July 24, 2014
May God give you the comfort you need at this time. He knows our every need and can provide. God bless and keep you during this time.
Jennifer Doray
July 23, 2014
Sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful Lady.
July 23, 2014
Praying for your comfort through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Mary Stanley
July 23, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joan was a joy to have as our neighbor. My kids enjoyed spending time with Morgan and Gray at Joan and Jim's house. The Stanley's Mary and Peter
July 22, 2014
We are sorry for your loss and are thinking of you all today.
- The Moriarty's
Joan Siegel
July 22, 2014
I have such fond memories of Joan dating from many years ago, when her granddaughter and my daughter took ballet lessons together. She was such a kind, cheerful lady! May your beautiful memories help to comfort you during this sad time.
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