Anne McLaughlin

McLaughlin, Anne Elizabeth (nee Gates) (April 11, 1919 – April 23, 2012)

The world is a little sadder today with the passing of Anne McLaughlin. Peacefully with her family at her side after a brief illness, Anne, beloved wife of the late Thomas McLaughlin, and mother of, Tom, Judy (Carlo Corrado), Wayne (Margaret), James (predeceased), Dan (Debbie) and Laurie (Mark Maveal); Grandmother of 17, and Great Grandmother of 19, Mother-in-law and dear friend of Joy and Denise, and sister-in-law of Grace Gates. Anne will be dearly missed by her nephews and nieces and their respective families, her many friends and neighbours, and all who knew her. Anne was a 30+ year active member of the Brampton Bowling Lanes (many thanks Pat) and competed at the Senior Bowling Olympics; a long time employee of the City of Brampton Recreation Department; and avid euchre player throughout the greater Brampton area. Friends will be received at the Ward Funeral Home “Brampton Chapel”, 52 Main Street South Brampton, on Thursday from 7 – 9 p.m. and Friday from 10 – 12 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 12 noon in the chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the MS Society would be greatly appreciated. To forward tributes to the family, please visit www.wardfuneralhome.com. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jean Ananthan, and the Brampton Civic Hospital ICU nurses and doctors for their care and kindness.