Edward M. McLaughlin
August 23, 2010
Edward M. McLaughlin, 72, of Danvers, died peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, August 23, 2010, with his beloved wife and daughters by his side. Born in Peabody on April 8, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward and Ann (Sonsava) McLaughlin. He excelled in sports and was captain of the Peabody High School Varsity Hockey Team where he graduated in 1956. He also played baseball for the St. Michael’s. Edward worked at General Electric in Lynn and Ametek in Wilmington in Production Control, and Purchasing. His true calling, however, was to serve the IUE-Local 201 union. He was a Union Steward for many years and served on the Executive Board. He worked tirelessly to represent the rights of his co-workers. He was recognized for his many accomplishments with several awards and also wrote a monthly column for the IUE newsletter. He also volunteered much of his time coaching in the Danvers National Little League. He enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love of sports with the younger generation. He was a member of the Salem Willows Yacht Club and the Newfoundland Club of New England. Most especially, he was a loving family man and an adoring grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carole (Mari) McLaughlin, his daughters, Donna Streeter and her husband Jim of Groveland, Kelly Devarenne and her husband John of Georgetown, his grandchildren, Erika and Justin Streeter and Kyle Devarenne, his brother Thomas and his wife Carol, his aunt Bernice Sonsava, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his much-loved Newfoundland companion, Kayla. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9AM in St. Richard Church. Burial will follow in Annunciation Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours are Friday from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. In lieu of flowers, donations in Edward’s memory may be made to the American Lung Association, 460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400, Waltham, MA, 02451, Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, or the charity of your choice.
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We are so sorry for your loss.Eddie was a lifelong friend of the Baione family,and will be missed dearly.Eddie did a lot of good while on this earth.We know he is in a better place now .With much love we send our condolences….The Baione Family. Chris,Lisa, Dominic,Magaret,and the rest of the Baione Family .
Carol, Marge and I were very sorry to hear of the pasing of your husband. Please accopt our sincere condolences on your loss. we are truly sorry that we are not able to attend the services for him, but we are unfortunately out of the area. We are certain that you will be surronded by family and friends at this time and we will express out symathies to you personally soon.
Dear Carol,Donna,Kelly & family, My prayers and thoughts are w/ you and have been all week. I am deeply sorry for your great loss of such a wonderful man, our cousin. I know your strenght will help you thru this difficult time. Also cherish and remember those wonderful memories you all have. Some times that helps. Mary
My heart goes out to Ed’s family. As a friend of his and Carole’s, I’m heartbroken to have lost a kind and gentle friend. He was a wonderful person with a heart as big as the sky. I’ll always remember how Carole and Ed helped when my Scarlett was so ill and Ed was the only one she would eat for. She loved him so, as do all of his friends.
Dear Carol, Donna, Kelly & Family, On behalf of my family, I would like to extend my condolences on the loss of your husband & father. I will miss all the family get togethers- birthdays, Christmas Eve, etc. I will especially miss Eddie asking me- ” How is everything at the old homestead?” Rest in peace cousin- I will miss you! Love, Nancy,Debbie & Kelly
To all of Ed’s family: I am very sorry for your loss. Ed was a union colleague of mine at GE. He was a selfless union leader with a great sense of humor. He helped a lot of people without much fanfare. He was one of the most down-to-earth,honorable, and decent men I have ever met. May he rest in peace.