Contributions to the tribute of Charles A. McLaughlin

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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

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Joanne Riley posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 13, 2005

Dear Family, I am very sorry to hear about Charles' passing and sorry still that I could not come up from Florida to be with you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have so many happy memories of both your parents and their legacy lives on because I have so many of the special items your mother made for us. Every time I put out an afghan or the Christmas snowmen that your mother made, a flood of very warm memories of your parents and all of you come over me. I especially remember Charles as always laughing and smiling. What a great sense of humor he had! Both your parents really touched my life and are part of a rich tapestry of happy, family times together. I am thinking of you and praying for you. It is never easy to say goodbye in this world but I know we share the faith that it will be a joyful reunion in the next. Your cousin, Joanne Leisner Riley 137 Waterford Drive Jupiter, FL 33458

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Danny Crane posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

There are a lot of things that I can remember of my g-pop. One of the fondest memories I have was at the beach when we used to go when i was a little child, i remember sitting on his lap and making my "pop-eye" face. Him and I used to have so many conversations sometimes we would be up until 2-3 in the morning just talking about anything and everything, I believe in my heart though this was for the better, he is in a better place and he is with his wife and his eternal savior. The only thing that i "regret" is not being able to see him before he left this world. I will miss you deeply g-pop!!!! I love you always and forever your memory will live on in all of us!

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Charles J. McLaughlin posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

"Show me the man you honor, and I will know what kind of man you are." -Thomas Carlyle We are all better people for knowing and loving my Grandfather. Some say that we lose a small piece of our hearts when a loved one passes. As delicate as our hearts are, they can not simply be broken into small pieces. Instead, our hearts feel as though they are ripped from our chests as if pulling a flower from the ground in which it lives. But, like that flower, our roots remain. And the love that we have for our loved ones will continue to help our hearts grow back. So for you, Grandpop, take my heart with you to where you are going. This is not a day of passing. Its a reunion of our loved ones who have passed. Nothing brings me more comfort then knowing the Lord, our God, has allowed two people who loved each other so much to be reunited in his Heavenly Kingdom. God Bless you Grandma and Grandpop.

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Michelle Hyatt posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 5, 2005

When my mom called the other day and told me that Uncle Charles had passed on what came to mind was his warm caring hugs. Years ago, when I asked if he would dance with me at my wedding, without hesitation he said yes. As we moved across the floor he gave a heartbroken woman reassuring words and transferred his inner strength through his embrace restoring my smile. Just recently when asked if he would attend my mom's 80th birthday - again without hesitation he replied yes bringing much joy to his sister-in-law when he could just as easily have said he couldn't attend. My uncle was a caring man, a loving man and a man who will be remembered by all who had the opportunity to be with him at some moment in their lives. Uncle Charles I found this on the Internet about six months ago, and I truly believe in the message it delivers. You will be welcomed when you reach the other shore. All my love - always - Michelle I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, "There she goes!" Gone where? Gone from my sight ... that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, "There she goes! there are other eyes watching her coming and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!"

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John Devine posted a condolence

Tuesday, July 5, 2005

Patty, Charles and Donna,Terry and Mike - we were so sorry to hear about your dad. He was always cheerful with a smile. We always appreciated his McLaughlin Wit as well. When he, Uncle Billy and my dad got together, they disagreed on everything !! They were classic. Know now he is with your mom where they are both smiling down on you and your families. Love and condolences, John, Noel, John, Danielle, Kim and Kevin PS - we told Mom too and she was very sad. She appreciated seeing him at the reunion last January.

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Karen Bernardini posted a condolence

Monday, July 4, 2005

I've known Mr. McLaughlin since I was a little girl. His daughter Terry has been my best fiend for over 40 years. He always made me feel welcome in their home-and I was there alot. It was a house filled with love and laughter. My favorite memory was when he came to pick us up from school and told us there was a pig truck on his front lawn-he could even laugh about it. It was also great having a repairman in the neighborhood-he kept our washer and dryer going many times. I know he was a devoted husband and wonderful father and grandfather. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with his family.

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Donna McLaughlin posted a condolence

Sunday, July 3, 2005

Dad wasn't just my father-in-law, he was my friend. The first day we met, he teased me about my Polish heritage. He warned me that to be in this family, I had to be able to take a joke. After that, we always found a reason to laugh together and would have new jokes picking on the Polish or the Irish. With him, laughter was easy and often. He found comedy in every situation he found himself in and loved to share the tales of his laugh adventures. His children meant everything to him, but his grandchildren were his world. He was proud of each and everyone of them and would go on and on about their individual talents, accomplishments and goals to anyone he could get to listen. Each of them have special memories of their time with grandpop and that is a tribute that will be passed down for years to come. Since my husband started going to school, Dad and I would "sneak" away for dates. Usually dinner, sometimes a movie and always a wonderful time. We would rush to get back to the house before Charles and pretend to be sleeping when my husband got home to "catch us". He was the only man I was allowed to date. My husband is all thumbs when it comes to doing major things around the house, and more often than not, Dad would have to come and bail him out. We both learned so much from him. He taught us what to do and how, but was still there to help even if we didn't need it. He was never afraid to try new things and loved learning about the computer and all the wonderful doors the internet could open up to him. He spent hours surfing and sending jokes to all of his friends. Personally, I'm not losing a father-in-law, I'm losing a Dad, a friend and a date.

Charles A. McLaughlin

1922 - 2005

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