John J. McLaughlin, Jr.

May 15, 1932 - May 3, 2011

John J. McLaughlin, Jr. Loving Family Man Proud Veteran Life Long Educator LOWELL—John J. “Jack” McLaughlin, Jr., 78, the beloved husband of Marilyn (Geoffroy) McLaughlin, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer. Jack was born in Somerville on May 15, 1932, one of five sons of the late John J. Sr. and Amelia (Burlamacchi) McLaughlin. Educated in Somerville and Billerica schools, Jack was a graduate of Billerica High School. Jack joined the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War and proudly served his country for 10 years. Returning from the service, he completed his education, earning his Bachelor’s degree from Lowell Technological Institute, and his MBA from Western New England College. He also attended the Commonwealth School of Law. Education was Jack’s calling. He was a professor at Bradford College, the University of Lowell, Northern Essex Community College, and Newbury Junior College. Following his teaching career, Jack was employed as a Correction Officer with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department. Jack was a complex man. He was an avid reader and a proponent of education, always stressing the importance of attending college. Jack was a proud American and a proud United States Marine. A consummate family man, Jack especially cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren. He also loved a good cigar. Jack was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church. He also held membership as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Commonwealth of Mass – Middlesex Sheriff’s Office, the Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Lowell, and as a 32nd Degree Mason with the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Boston. Surviving Jack are his beloved wife Marilyn (Geoffroy) McLaughlin of Lowell; his children, John J. McLaughlin and his wife Patricia of Arlington, Loreen Nolan and her husband John of N. Chelmsford, Joseph McLaughlin and his wife Sabina of Westford, Kathy Sullivan and her husband James of New Hyde Park, NY, Michael McLaughlin and his wife Lisa of Fitchburg, and Kelly Brox and her husband Albert of Cotuit; his fourteen grandchildren, John, Holly, Patrick, and Shaun McLaughlin, Jennifer and Jacklyn Nolan, Madeline McLaughlin and Francis Sienkiewicz, Lydia, Albert, and Elizabeth Brox, and James and Patricia Sullivan; three brothers, Thomas McLaughlin and his wife Joyce of Hampton, NH, Michael McLaughlin, Sr. and his wife Donna of Dracut, and David McLaughlin and his wife Barbara of Billerica; also many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jack was the brother of the late Richard McLaughlin and brother-in-law of the late Mary McLaughlin. FUNERAL NOTICE McLAUGHLIN—In Stoneham, May 3, 2011. John J. “Jack” McLaughlin, Jr., 78, of Lowell, beloved husband of Marilyn (Geoffroy) McLaughlin. Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNERAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on THURSDAY from 4 until 8 P.M. Jack’s Funeral will begin on FRIDAY MORNING at 9 o’clock from the Funeral Home, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10 o’clock at THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH (LOWER CHURCH) 144 East Merrimack St. Lowell. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to All Care Hospice, 16 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS, 978-459-9222. www.faymccabe.com