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April McLaughlin Obituary

PAWTUCKET - April E. (Jacobsen) McLaughlin, 66, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Dennis J. McLaughlin for forty-six years.
Born on Block Island, New Shoreham, she was a daughter of Gwendolyn (Powell) Hart of Block Island and the late John Jacobsen. April had resided in Pawtucket for fifty-five years.
She had been a secretary at Polymetallurgical, Attleboro for eighteen years. April enjoyed playing Hi-Low-Jack and was an avid sports fan.
Besides her husband and mother, she leaves a son, Jason T. McLaughlin and his wife, Alana Bergeron of Pawtucket; a granddaughter, Alyssa McLaughlin of Connecticut; a brother, John Jacobsen of Block Island and a sister, Allison Male of Pawtucket.
Services will be private. Visitation and flowers are respectfully omitted. Memorial gifts to the American Lung Association, 260 West Exchange St., Suite 102-B, Providence, RI 02903 would be appreciated. For online condolences visit: TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by Pawtucket Times from Jan. 17 to Jan. 25, 2019.

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Sharon DeVargas

January 29, 2019

Dear Dennis, both Henry and I were so sorry to hear of April's passing. Our memories of her and all the fun we had at Breezy Acres will never be forgotten. Our deepest sympathy to you, Jason and Alyssa. May God help you through this difficult time.

JANE POTHIER

January 22, 2019

APRIL WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ME. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND TO ME. I WILL MISS HER PHONE CALLS AND THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD WHEN TOGETHER. NO MORE GOING FOR LUNCH WITH THE GIRLS ON FRIDAY'S. YOU MADE A LOT OF GOOD MEMORIES.

Edward McGettigan

January 21, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Denise (Cinqmars) Ash

January 19, 2019

April was a childhood friend. She lived two houses away. She was someone who always laughed. We moved from Darlingdale Ave many years ago but she is unforgettable. So very sorry for your loss.

Brian Dubois

January 19, 2019

So sorry for your loss

Casandra Griswold

January 18, 2019

My heart is with all of you during this hard time! April was so sweet to me growing up I will always remember all the sleepovers Alyssa and I had at her house ❤ She will be forever missed!

Jesse Allen

January 18, 2019

Dennis, sorry for your loss. I shall miss her laughter and of course her LOUD voice! She was a great adversary in hi-lo against me!

Tommy and Inez Regan

January 18, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

The Barbers

January 18, 2019

Jay, Dennis, and Alyssa, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you.

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