Mrs. Flora S. McLaughlin

Flora S. McLaughlin (nee Condo) Beloved Mother, Educator, Friend "She deserves paradise, who makes companions laugh." Flora Sheila McLaughlin (nee Condo), of Lowell MA, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. McLaughlin was recently widowed by her beloved husband of 52 years, Vincent P. McLaughlin, who passed away in May 2014. Mrs. McLaughlin is survived by her daughter Leah McLaughlin and her husband Paul E. Hayes of Homewood AL; her daughter Siobhan C. Hullinger, her husband Michael Hullinger, and their children Caitlin C., Michael T. and Ethan J. of Sudbury MA; her sister Theresa Taccone (Condo) of Southbury CT; her sister-in-law Cheryl A. Soderquist and her husband Chester E. of Wilmington MA; her brother-in-law Richard F. McLaughlin and his wife June of Lowell; her brother-in-law Frederick A. McLaughlin and his wife Elizabeth of Lowell; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A daughter of Dr. Annunziato Condo and Maria (Tambourini) Condo of Haverhill MA and sister to Pat (Pasquale) Condo of Chelmsford MA, now deceased, Mrs. McLaughlin was a graduate of Haverhill High School class of 1955, and in 1959, she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the State Teachers College in Fitchburg MA. She served as a Registered Nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital until earning a Master of Education degree from Fitchburg State College in 1978. From 1983-2002, Mrs. McLaughlin taught nursing at Northern Essex Community College, and in 2004, was awarded Professor Emerita status for her commitment and dedication to the profession of nursing and nursing education. From 1993-1994, she served as Chair of the Merrimack Valley Nursing Task Force. Flora was the beloved wife of her husband Vincent P., to whom she was fiercely devoted. Flora and Vincent were an inseparable couple who loved to travel, enjoyed good food and wine, and entertained friends and family regularly at their home. She was an excellent home cook and passionate debater of politics. In 2005, Flora was diagnosed with breast cancer and nearly died from complications. Having been nursed back to vibrant health by Alan D. Hilgenberg, co-director of the Thoracic Aortic Center of Massachusetts General Hospital, Flora was forever thankful for this last decade, and she remains, in the eyes of her doctors, family and friends, a true survivor. She will be remembered for her boisterous and ever-ready laugh, beautiful blue eyes and passion for life. FUNERAL NOTICE McLAUGHLIN—In Lowell, November 5, 2014 following a brief illness, Flora S. McLaughlin (nee Condo). Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL, on SATURDAY, from 2 until 6 P.M. Her burial will be at the convenience of the family. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com

Mrs. Flora S. McLaughlin

November 22, 1937 - November 5, 2014