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Nuala McLaughlin Obituary
Born in New Haven, CT, she was the beloved daughter of Jane McGuire of Westbrook, CT, and the late James T. McGuire, Jr.
Nuala was a graduate of Providence College, Class of '91 and a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church.
She will be dearly missed by her husband Michael and their five children, Thomas McLaughlin, Owen McLaughlin, Oscar McLaughlin, Eilis McLaughlin and Harrison McLaughlin, all of Westerly. Nuala also leaves two siblings, James T. McGuire, III of Maplewood, NJ and Honoria McGuire of Westbrook, CT; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, October 8, from 4-8pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Saturday, October 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. There is no procession to church from the funeral home. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery, Westerly. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Helen Murnin
October 1, 2023
I remember her children. They were so well mannered, caring and quite a beautiful bunch...a reflection of her and Michael. She is still in my prayers and I miss her dearly.
Helen and Frank Murnin
Helen and Frank Murnin
January 23, 2022
Michael, we are sadden at your loss of your dear Nuala. She has and will always be in our prayers. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful children. God bless all of you.
Ann, Joe, & Greg Lane, Christine (Lane) Niles, Ray & family
October 14, 2021
Dear Jane, Jim Jr. & family, Honoria, Michael and children,
Our hearts break for you at the loss of Nuala. We have so many fond memories of her. May she Rest In Peace now in God´s hands.
Nicole Kasynak
October 13, 2021
Mrs.McGuire, Jim, Honoria, Michael & children, I am heartbroken for you all and express my deepest condolences. I pray that you all find comfort and peace in the loving embrace of our Lord as you walk through these difficult days. I have so many special childhood memories that I shared with Nuala as well as the family. I am sad that I did not know her as the amazing women she became, but am blessed to have shared a tiny portion of life with her. I will continue to lift you all in prayer and am sending so much love .
Jon Young
October 12, 2021
My sincerest condolences to the McGuire family. I have fond memories of Nuala from growing up across the street on Orange Street. I pray for Your family and for Nuala. May she Rest In Peace.
Chris & Mary O´Mahoney Drumsna
October 9, 2021
Sincere sympathy to Jane McGuire & family & Michael McLaughlin & family on the passing of Nuala. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she rest in peace.
Sr. Mary Anne
October 8, 2021
I extend my sympathy and offer prayers to Mrs. McGuire, Michael and her children. May Nuala now Rest In Peace!!
Eileen Denny
October 8, 2021
Mrs. McGuire,
I am so sorry to hear of Nuala´s passing. I have great memories of being at the Owenego with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim and Honoria. May she rest in eternal peace.
Jane Beirne McGuire,
October 8, 2021
Nuala, my beautiful baby girl. You were such a joy, I love and miss you. May the Leprechauns be near you to spread good luck along your way. May all of the Irish Angels smile on you today. Love you so much. Mam and Honoria, and James.
Mary Cotter
October 8, 2021
Rest In Peace Nuala. My sympathy to Jane McGuire and the McLaughlin family.
Frederick Souza
October 8, 2021
Though I only worked with Nuala for a short time at Wheeler, she was a pleasure to know, and her loss is immeasurably sad. My condolences to her family with the hope that every memory will forever keep her alive in your hearts.
Colleen Guckian. Drumsna Ireland
October 8, 2021
Deepest Sympathy to all on your loss. May her soul rest in peace. Amy
George J. Mancini
October 8, 2021
We have lost a woman who was exemplary in how she cared for her family. I considered it a privilege to know her at church for the past 8 years. May she now rest from her labors and her suffering, in the company of the angels and the saints.
Janice Crabtree
October 7, 2021
Most amazing mother I´ve known. Hugs to Harrison, Eilis, Oscar, Owen, Thomas and Michael. You loved her well.
Ann Brady
October 7, 2021
Rest In Peace Nuala
My deepest sympathy to Michael and all the McLaughlin and McGuire family for your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Ann Brady
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