Peacefully at Huron Hospice, Clinton on Thursday May 19, 2022 of Seaforth. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Ward). Cherished father of the late Michael McLaughlin, Debbie Colbourne and her husband Dave of Seaforth, and Cindy Jones and her husband John of Barrie. Special grandpa of Samantha (Tyler), Michael, Hydne, Tynesha and great grandpa of Jace, Daxon, Savannah. Lovingly remembered by his older sister Theresa. Dear brother of Pat, Barb, Pauline, Donna, Mary Lou and Sharon. Missed by Paul Goldsworthy, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to Karen St. Pierre, for always being there. Predeceased by parents Ursula (Healy) and Michael McLaughlin, brothers Bill, Ken and Ron, sister Marie, and niece Kathy.
Special thanks to Dr. Heather Percival who cared and looked after Joe for 30 years, Dr. Jamie Pereira Joe’s “new friend” and all the nurses and staff at the Seaforth Hospital and Huron Hospice. The care and compassion he received was exceptional.
Joe was a long-time employee of Looby Construction in Dublin for over 50 years. He was a very dedicated husband, father, and grandpa. Joe was very well known for driving his little red truck through town. He loved going for rides!
Joe’s Funeral Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 22 Victoria Street, Seaforth on Tuesday, May 24th at 2 PM with visitation from 12:30 to 1:30PM. Registration for visitation is required and appreciated. Please click “Register Now” below to register. Interment St. James Catholic Cemetery, Seaforth. Registration is not required to attend Mass.
The family invites you to join with them from the comfort of your home. Stream the live service or at your convenience by visiting www.facebook.com/haskettfh.
Donations to Huron Hospice would be appreciated by the family.
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Ann (Rivers) Preszcator
Dear Debbie and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Geraldine Wilson
We wish to extend our most sincere sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Geraldine Wilson and family
Marlene& Dave de Vries
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Janmaat
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family, Debbie, Dave and Michael. May fond memories comfort you through this sorrowful time. Sending all our love Michael.
Caleigh, Courtney, Chase and Susan Janmaat
Diane (Rutherford) Rogers & Dean Rogers
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Joe, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all .
Rob&Sue Nigh
Sorry for your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Joe will be missed by everyone that knew him.
Grace Wiggins
We are so sorry for your loss Debbie and Dave and Michael. We will miss seeing Joe driving around town. Hugs from Wayne and Grace, Wally and Linda.
Gary Bettles
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. I am sure he will be missed.
Cub Bettles
Helen Southgate
Dear Debbie and family, sending condolences at this sad and difficult time; remembering your father driving around town in his truck, a memory that will live on for all who knew him.
Marions
Sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugs to the family!
Janice and Brett Finlayson
Deepest sympathy to all are thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Hayden
Our condolences Debbie and Cindy on the passing of your dad.
Hold on to the memories to see you through. Murray& Barb
Tracy Blay
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe’s passing. My love and prayers go out to Cindy and Debbie and families. Sending love and strength to all of you.
Love,
Tracy Blay (Montgomery)
Sandra Poland Warner
Condolences and Prayers Cindy & Debbie, many memories will live on in your hearts, iam very sorry for your loss Hugs to you both
Mandy Duffy
Debbie & Cindy and family
May all the amazing memories help you in the days ahead! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Brittany& Josh Beaudin
I am very sorry for your loss and we are thinking of yous ❤️
Catherine Wick
Thinking of Debbie and Cindy and your families. You will have many happy memories of your wonderful father to help you in your time of healing. You families are in my prayers.
Marion Stanton
My deepest sympathy to Debbie and Cindy and your families. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Ward
Thoughts and prayers go out for you Debbie and Cindy and your families. So thankful you all have loads of priceless memories to focus on. Blessings!
Lynn and Tim MacMillan
Debbie, Cindy and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. A father holds a special place in our hearts and as it was Joe’s time to go ‘shake hands with our lord’, he will be forever in your hearts and your memories, as he will be in mine. What a great picture.
Lynn (McLaughlin) and Tim MacMillan
Agnes Scarrow
My sympathy and prayers to the McLaughlin family in the time of sorrow.
Debbie ,Kevin Bennewies
Sending our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Paul & Natalie Hopper
Deepest sympathy to all of the family. Thinking of you and sending our love
Gwen Hugill
Sending thoughts and prayers your way. I know He will help you get through this difficult time. Gwen and Jamie Hugill
Bob & Shirley Dinsmore
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed by so many people, especially his family and his daughter Debbie.
Sue Lane
So sorry to hear the news of Joe’s passing. Also fondly remembering Helen at this time. Condolences to Debbie and Cindy and families, we will keep you in our prayers.
Kimberly chambers
I am very sorry for your loss
Brad and Jayne Walsh
Sending our sincerest condolences. Joe was always a friendly face in Seaforth. Thinking of this extended family and particularly the families of his daughters, Debbie and Cindy.💗
Catherine Vanrooy(Loomans)
Deepest sympathy on the loss of Joe. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.