In Loving Memory
Catherine P. McLaughlin
7/2/1910 - 4/18/2010





LUNENBURG – Catherine P. McLaughlin, 99, of S. Lunenburg Road, died Sunday morning April 18, 2010, at her home.



Mrs. McLaughlin was born in Lunenburg on July 2, 1910, the daughter of John T. and Sarah (Hagan) Powell.



She was raised in Lunenburg and was a 1928 graduate of Lancaster Academy. For 25 years she and her late husband, Norman H. McLaughlin Sr., resided in Lancaster during which time they built and operated the Lancaster Motel and its restaurant.



Catherine enjoyed craftwork, particularly knitting, embroidery and hooking rugs. During her lifetime she hooked over 90 rugs and during her later years, with very poor eyesight, she made many scarves for the Toys for Tots program. She also enjoyed poetry, memorizing and reciting many of her favorites.



She was a Communicant of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lunenburg, and was a 50+ year member of the Lunenburg Grange.



Family members include five children, Gloria McLaughlin of Lunenburg, Norman H. “Tom” McLaughlin Jr. of Lancaster, Mary Jane Colby and husband Amos of Lunenburg, Sally Beattie and husband Mike of Guildhall, Monica Eastman and husband Dana of Lunenburg; 14 grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; and a sister Rita Bell of Lunenburg. Norman Sr. predeceased her in 1980.



At Catherine’s request there are no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning, April 21, at 10:00 AM, at All Saints Church in Lancaster. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lancaster.



Donations may be made in her memory to New Hampshire Catholic Charities, PO Box 686, Manchester, NH 03105-0686 or Toys for Tots, Lancaster VFW, % Rosalie Leonard, PO Box 147, Lancaster, NH 03584.

Online Condolences
From: Rich & Louise Force   Lancaster & Pt Charlotte
Relationship:  Friends

Dear Sally & family, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Mom (Grammy) was an amazing woman and she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our Love, Rich & Louise Force
Sent:  4/18/2010
From: Leon Smith   Parrish
Relationship:  Friend of Family

To all of Catherine's Family please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one!! She was a great LADY and was always good to my family!! You will all be in my thoughts and prayers!! Leon Smith
Sent:  4/18/2010
From: Mike and Elaine Gainer   Jefferson
Relationship:  Friends

Dear Family, She is an inspiration to all of us as a Mom, Grandmom, Great Grandmom and centenarian. She had a beautiful charm, amazing faith, and gave to others generously. We send our love to all of you at this time of loss.
Sent:  4/18/2010
From: Stephen and Pattie Kipp   North Port
Relationship:  Friend

Please accept our condolences during this difficult time. We send along warm thoughts and prayers for the family. Steve and Pattie Kipp
Sent:  4/18/2010
From: Wava Baker   Lancaster
Relationship:  friend

My condolences on the loss of your Mother. I never had the chance to meet her but just by knowing all of you she must of been a wonderful person. Your memories of her will live always your hearts. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Wava and Butch
Sent:  4/19/2010
From: Charley & Yvonne Tatro   E. Windsor
Relationship:  Friend

Our condolances to the family of Catherine. She will be missed by many. Charley & Yvonne Tatro
Sent:  4/19/2010
From: Joanne Belair   East Concord
Relationship:  friend

Gloria, Mary Jane and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a wonderful lady, she will be missed. Just know she is in a better place and at peace.
Sent:  4/19/2010
From: Paul and Aurore Hood   Lancaster
Relationship:  Friend of the family

Dear Gloria,Tom, Mary Jane, Sally and Monica, A loss of a mother is always difficult,especially true of a mom that was as kind and understanding as Catherine. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sent:  4/19/2010
From: Doug Corrigan   Lancaster
Relationship:  Family Friend

May the Grace of the Lord be with you at this time of loss.
Sent:  4/19/2010
From: Launa Morin-Glover   Sugar Hill
Relationship:  Friend

May the comfort of God help you during this difficult time. Your mother was an amazing woman, who will be missed by all.
Sent:  4/20/2010
From: Bonnie Judge   Guildhall
Relationship:  friend

I haven't seen Catherine in many years, but I have many fond memories of her in days past. I first met her and your father at the Lancaster Motel where my mother, Marie, worked for many years. Your mother gave me my first job as a dishwasher, not a very glorious job but she always made me feel like I was the Chief in my little corner of the kitchen. She always had a kind word, a beautiful smile and an elegance about her. My condolences to all her family members. God Bless - Bonnie
Sent:  4/20/2010
From: Pamela J. Sullivan Frizzell   Groveton
Relationship:  Former employee/ Friend

To the entire McLaughlin Family: I worked for your folks at the Motel many years ago,Both your Mom and Dad were terrific to work for. My Deepest Condolences to you all.Your Mom and Grandmom will be very much missed by all who knew her. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Think of all the memories, Sincerely, Pam
Sent:  4/20/2010
From: Bill, Maggie, Michael & Jenna Church   Saratoga
Relationship:  Family

Gloria, Tom, Mary Jane, Sally and Monica, So sorry to hear of Catherine's passing. I have such great memories of Catherine and I'm so glad my family had a chance to meet her. She was such a wonderful person with a great passion for life and a sense of humor to match. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and hope your memories bring you comfort.
Sent:  4/20/2010
From: Peggy Church   San Jose
Relationship:  Family

Gloria, Tom, Mary Jane, Sally and Monica, I'm so sorry to hear about Catherine. I wish I could be with you at this time of sorrow. But my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sent:  4/21/2010
From: Pete and Jodi Gray  
Relationship:  Friends

Our deepest condolences.
Sent:  4/21/2010
From: Donna Hartford   Jefferson
Relationship:  Friend and past employee

To Catherine's family, You are all so blessed to have had such a wonderful lady as your mom. I felt so lucky to have had the opportunity to work for Norman and Catherine at the beautiful Lancaster Motel. To all of you my love and prayers that her memory will sustain you through this difficult time. Love, Donna
Sent:  4/21/2010
From: NORMA ROBERTSJD   LANCASTER
Relationship:  FRIEND OF FAMILY

MY CONDOLANCES TO ALL OF MRS. MCLAUGHLIN FAMILY,SHE WAS ONE GREAT LADY AND I WAS SO HAPPY I GOT TO VISIT WITH HER AT JILL AND CHRIS'S WEDDING,MY PRAYERS TO ALL. NORMA
Sent:  4/21/2010
From: Majel & Del Wood   Lunenburg
Relationship:  Friends

We extend our sincerest condolences to Catherine’s entire family during this difficult time -- our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Warmly, Majel & Del Wood
Sent:  4/22/2010
From: Shannon Bell Petras   Athens
Relationship:  Grandniece

So sorry to hear of Aunt Catherine's passing. I will always remember her spryly moving about the stands of Riverside Speedway and how she adored her dogs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sent:  4/23/2010
From: Archie Lewis Jr and family   Groveton
Relationship:  friend

Our deepest condolence in the lost of your Mother. She was a wonderful person and will greatly be missed. You are in our prays and thoughts.
Sent:  4/24/2010
From: Andy and Margo Cliche   Lancaster
Relationship:  Family

Our thoughts and many prayers go out to the family, God Bless to you all!
Sent:  4/24/2010
From: Jill Gainer   Manchester
Relationship:  friend

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire McLaughlin family. I remember when she was still the Motel, Sandy & I would go see her and hangout there for a while. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Jill
Sent:  4/29/2010
From: Dianne Henson Versteeg   Sandy
Relationship:  former classmate of Monica

My deepest sympathy,Monica to you and all your family on the loss of your mother. It is never easy to lose a parent but how blessed you were to have had her for so many years!
Sent:  5/14/2010

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