Livonia: At age 85, John passed peacefully on March 28, 2021. He was born on May 31, 1935 in Cloughmills, Ireland to the late James and Charlotte McLaughlin. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Dorothy McLaughlin; and siblings; Thomas, William, James, Sam, Mary, Sarah, Annie, Eileen, Isabel, and Joe. Survived by children; Bryan (Molly) McLaughlin, Brad (Karen) McLaughlin, Wendy (Richard) Monroe, Mary Ann (Scott) Schlesing, and Colleen (Eric) VanDurme; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces & nephews.
John came to the United States on the Queen Mary when he was 18 years old. He married Dorothy (Gregory) McLaughlin in 1957 and they raised their family of 5 in Livonia, NY. He was known by his friends as “IRISH” and was “Poppy” to his children and grandchildren. His working career included time at Champion Knit, Livonia Dairy, Annis Dairy, and the Honeoye Central School District. He was a big Indy and NASCAR racing fan and like many of us was a loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills. Poppy loved his family, animals, a cold beer, and time to enjoy a cigar.
A special thank you to all the dedicated staff at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for the care they provided.
A private graveside service will be held for the family at Union Cemetery, Scottsburg, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Livonia Ambulance, PO Box 8, Livonia, NY 14487 or the SusieQ Dog ResQ, PO Box 236, Conesus, NY 14435. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
My sincerest sympathy to my McLaughlin family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers
I worked with John at HCS for a few years. He will be missed . He was very kind and Gentile caring co worker. He was loved by all HCS Staff an Support Staff. R.I.P. John.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. I was a teacher at Honeoye Central when he worked there. He was the kindest, sweetest man and would always help in any way that he could. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you
thinking of you at this time. God Bless you
Irish was a great and funny guy. Enjoyed talking with him mostly at the Lakeville Fire exempt club.
Dear Wendy, So sorry to hear about your dad. Losing a parent is the
worst feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at
this sad time. Miss you.
To all of John’s family –
I am so sorry for your loss. John was the most kind and gentle person I have ever met. I know that Dorothy will be waiting with open arms to have him by her side again. RIP John and thank you for being my friend. Sending big hugs to all the family. Sincerely, Judy Brennan
We are so sorry to hear about your Poppy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry for your loss, from his family still in N.Ireland and his namesake Johnny Douglas our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Irish was such a nice man . We would have a nice chat over a drink at the Exempt Club. Sorry for your loss
What a beautiful picture of you and Aunt Dorothy..You will be missed by many.. Love and hugs to all the family ..