Jean F. (Tabele) McLaughlin, 80, of Warwick and North Fort Myers Florida, died November 6, 2013, in Warwick. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry A. McLaughlin Jr., who died May 18, 2013, they were married for over 59 years.
Jean was born in Providence a daughter of the late Francis & Elizabeth (Sutton) Tabele. She was a Cashier for the former Almacs Inc. for over 17 years, before she retired in 1987. Mrs. McLaughlin was a part-time assistant the Social Activities Coordinator at the Brentwood Nursing Home.
Jean was the devoted mother of Stephen P. McLaughlin of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Colleen M. Lytle of Warwick, Eileen M. McLaughlin of Las Vegas Nevada. She was also the cherished grandmother of five; and great-grandmother of three. Mrs. McLaughlin was the mother of the late Kevin F. Richard A. and Michael J. McLaughlin.
Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from The Urquhart – Murphy Funeral Home, 800 Greenwich Ave., Warwick, followed by a mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, 360 Cowesett Road, Warwick, burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, West Greenwich.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers gifts in her memory may be sent to the Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St. Providence RI 02904. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org
