It is with broken hearts the family of Walter McLaughlin announce his passing which occurred on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born June 4, 1940 he was the son of the late Thomas and Mary (Clain) McLaughlin. Walter was a skilled carpenter working for Carpenters Union Local 1836 retiring in 2004. He enjoyed walking, fishing, watching sports especially golf. Walter is survived by his loving spouse Annette McGarity of Saint John, daughter Joanne Yorke (Thomas) ; son Peter McLaughlin (Kelly); step-sons Ricky McGarity (Marilyn), Craig McGarity (Tina) and Steve McGarity (Amanda); precious grandchildren Jennifer (Brandon), Michael, Nicholas, Fantasha (Tyler), Danet, Porchess, Stephen, Mackenzie, Emma, Evan and Noah; great-grandchildren Riley, Chloe, Liam, Ace, Axe and Aubree; brothers Francis, David and Gary; sisters Betty McLaughlin and Alice O’Connell; several nieces, nephews and friends. Along with his parents, Walter was predeceased by his brother Thomas and sisters Theresa, Dodie, Catherine and Annie.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) with visitation on Wednesday March 27, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Memorial service will be held from the Fundy Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday March 28th, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception. Donations in Walter’s memory can be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, IWK or to the charity of the donor’s choice. To send a message of condolence please visitwww.fundyfuneralhome.com
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Donations may be made to:
Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada, New Brunswick Chapter
C202-600 Main St., Saint John NB e2k 1j5
Email: NB@childrenswish.ca
Web: www.childrenswish.ca
Contact: Kelly Hare
IWK Foundation
5855 Spring Garden Road, Suite B220, Halifax NS B3H 4S2
Tel: 1-902-470-8085
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Walter Joseph McLaughlin June 4 1940 March 23 2019 (age 78)..
Death notice for the town of: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick