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Donald McLaughlin Obituary

Donald J. McLaughlin, a longtime resident of Hingham, most recently of The Pinehills in Plymouth, died on July 13, 2019. Don proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was the recipient of the Bronze Star. His working career spanned more than 50 years in banking, 30 years with Provident Institution for Savings in Boston. Don enjoyed traveling, golf and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Sheila (Gray) McLaughlin of Weymouth; devoted father of Karen McGinn and her husband Richard of Hingham, Paul McLaughlin and his wife Emily of Milton, Susan Moore and her husband Thomas of Darien, Conn., Kevin McLaughlin and his wife Peggy of Weymouth, Linda Butcher and her husband Ben of Boston and Gail Peck and her husband Richard of Dallas, Texas; cherished Papa to 11 grandchildren. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Thursday 3-7 p.m. in the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St. (off Central St.), Hingham. A celebration of life service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. on Friday prior to the funeral Mass in Church of the Resurrection, Hingham, at 10 a.m. Burial in St. Paul's Cemetery, Hingham. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Don may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Assoc., 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452. See www.Keohane.com or call 1-800-Keohane for directions and online condolences.

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Published by The Hingham Journal from Jul. 16 to Jul. 25, 2019.

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July 18, 2019

So sorry, Shiela. Don was a real mentor to me when I worked at Neworld in the mid to late 1980's fresh from the UK. He was always gracious, patient and a fount of knowledge. My heartfelt condolences and prayers.Robert Kingan

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JEANNIE Tyree

July 16, 2019

Sheila and Family,
our deepest sympathies and prayers are sent to you. Don was such a special man. i was so lucky to have you both at my wedding. May all the wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time. Don's kindness will be remembered by those who knew him. may all the glories of heaven be bestowed upon him. God Bless! with Love Jeannie (Burkhead) & Doug Tyree

Mike Casey(former Ma resident)

July 16, 2019

Mr. McLaughlin,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War fighting the communist North Koreans and Chinese. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Judith Snarsky

July 16, 2019

So sorry to hear about Don. He was such a sweet man. He and Sheila were wonderful neighbors and friends to my Mom and Dad in the Pinehills. So caring, especially during my father's illness. I know my brother, sisters and I will be forever grateful for all they did. Prayers to Sheila and the family during this difficult time. Just know that Don was very much loved by the Snarsky family.

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Carol & Gene Stenstrom

July 16, 2019

We extend our deepest sympathy to Sheila and all of Don and Sheila's wonderful family. Your love and support over the past few years in particular helped Don through a most difficult journey. He is at peace now and I have no doubt that a man who was so kind to all he met, will be greeted by Our Loving Savior with these words, "Well done my good and faithful servant, enter into the house of your Father." Our prayers go out to all of you.

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21 Emerald Street, Hingham, MA 02043

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Hingham, MA

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