McLaughlin Andrew (Andy)

Mr. Andrew O. McLaughlin of Grand Harbour Grand Manan Island passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital Sunday January 22, 2012.  Born at Lawrence Station in 1926 he was the son of the late Homer and Florence (Scott) McLaughlin.  Andy was a hard worker and would always make sure his family came first and they were provided for.  He worked aboard of the Grand Manan Ferry for a brief period, delivered milk for many years to the residents of Grand Manan, drove for Roy Fryer delivering mail and goods from St. Stephen to Sussex, driving bus for Saint John Transit, and finishing his working career for the sanitation department for the City of Saint John.  He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for over fifty years and a faithful member of the Community Life Church.  Andy will always be remembered for his warm smile his love for his wife Nellie and his family, knitting and sewing, giving out candy to a passer-by, and his wonderful gardens he was able to grow with love and care.  He is survived by his three daughters; Paulette (Robert) Fraser of Norton, Iris (Tom) Verner of Salt Springs, and Kathy (Michael) Bacon of Baxters Corner.  One sister Ida McLaughlin of Saint John.  Two sister-in-laws; Charlotte McLaughlin of Massachusetts, and Caroline McLaughlin of Lawrence Station.  Four brothers; Jim (Phyllis) of Florida, Walter (Pat) of Connecticut, Homer (Mary) of Connecticut, and David (Twilla) of Lawrence Station.  Seven grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  His adopted daughters Rox-anne, Cindy, Jonelle, Nancy, Kim, Linda, Elaine, his little adopted sister Jean McLaughlin and many friends he has made along his course through life.  He is predeceased by his wife Nellie, two sons John and Cyril, one grandson Andrew.  Also two brothers; Gordon, and Elton.

Visiting for Andy will take place at Ells Funeral Home Tuesday and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.  The funeral service will take place from the Community Life Church in Grand Harbour Thursday January 26, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Benson officiating.  Interment to follow at the Spruce Grove Cemetery.  Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.   Funeral arrangements are in the care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME INC. 1199 Route #776, Grand Manan, N.B. Condolences, donations, and messages of sympathy also may be sent to: www.ells.ca, or 506-662-3116.  

"My Grampy was the best their was. He was always knitting and loved to make socks for all his son-in-laws and grandsons. He tried to teach me how to knit, but for some reson I couldn't get the hang of it. He was patient but I did wear on that patience by dropping stiches everytime. I spent alot of time with him everytime he was up from Grand Manan for his appointments and I will alsways cherish that time we had together one on one."

Alsways Loved and Remembered by your Grand Daughter Katilyn.