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William "Mac" Gary McLaughlin
Born: 5/22/1933
Died: 8/8/2021
Age: 88
Community: Durand, MI
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William “Mac” G. McLaughlin, age 88 of Durand, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Pastor John Walworth will officiate with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday one hour prior to the service.
Mac was born on May 22, 1933 in Durand, Michigan to the late William D. And Hazel M. (Bradley) McLaughlin. He went to work for Grand Trunk Railroad right out of school and later joined the United States Army in 1953 being honorably discharged in 1955. Mac continued his work on the railroad for over 40 years, retiring as a counselor. On April 28, 1956, Mac married Rose Marie Sigourney in Angola, IN. She later passed on February 6, 2017. Mr. McLaughlin was a member of the Durand VFW Post 2272 and of the First Congregational Church of Durand. He was named Railroad Person of the Year in 2001.
Mac is survived by his daughter, Tamhra McLaughlin; grandchildren: Joseph Holloway, Cassandra Huffman, Cole Huffman; great grandchildren: Jordon Holloway, Mason Luchenbill, Hudson Kern; sister, Betty Faler and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rose; daughter, Marion Booth; great grandson, Joseph Holloway II; 2 brothers: John and Edwin Walworth.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Mr. McLaughlin’s family for future designation. Online condolences may be shared with his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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