Mary Catherine McLaughlin, 63, a lifelong resident of Lowell and beloved daughter of the late Joseph D. and Margaret A. (Geary) McLaughlin, passed away peacefully at Lowell General Hospital on November 30th.
Mary was a graduate of Lowell High School and the Lowell General Hospital School of Nursing. While in nursing school, she spent summers as a park ranger for the Lowell National Historical Park, where she developed a genuine appreciation for Lowell’s history. Mary began her nursing career on the Medical/Surgical ward at Lowell General before transitioning to the City of Lowell, where she worked in several public health specialties. She ultimately spent over 30 years as the senior school nurse at Lowell High School, a position she truly loved.
To quote a former colleague of Mary’s, “There will be many graduates of Lowell High School who will fondly remember ‘Mary the Nurse.’” She was active as a union representative for the public health nurses in Lowell and played a significant role in addressing public health issues that arose at Lowell High. Mary also spent many summers as the nurse on duty for the police-sponsored D.A.R.E. Program.
Mary and her wide circle of friends and family enjoyed traveling, volunteering, or simply gathering together to enjoy sporting events, the Lowell Folk Festival, or concerts at Boarding House Park.
Mary is survived by her sisters Margaret (Peggy) Shepard and her husband William of Kennebunk, Maine; Carol McLaughlin Gray and her husband Peter of Venice, Florida; and her brother John McLaughlin of Quincy, Massachusetts. She also leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, their children and families, and her lifelong and dearest friend/sister, Elizabeth (Beth) Donaghey. Mary is pre-deceased by her brothers, James Edward McLaughlin and William Joseph McLaughlin.
The family would like to extend its deepest gratitude and appreciation to the wonderful doctors, nurses, and staff at Lowell General who cared for Mary in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to the Lowell High School Special Education Department: 978-674-4322.
Funeral Notice:
Mary McLaughlin, Lowell, MA died November 30, 2023. Visiting hours Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home, 122 Princeton Boulevard, Lowell, MA 01851. Funeral Thursday, December 7, 2023 9:00 a.m. at Morse-Bayliss Funeral Home followed by a 10: 00 a.m. funeral Mass at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Lowell, MA. Burial in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury, MA.
15 responses to “Mary Catherine McLaughlin, lifelong resident of Lowell”
Leaves a legacy of caring for the youth of Lowell.
” Mary THE nurse”.
Our soup kitchen group will miss her skills with the salad bowl.
A true Lowellian
My sincere condolences to Peggy, Carol and John. Rest in peace my dear cousin Mary.
Love,
Betsy
My deepest sympathy to you Peg and Carol.
Joey
May the wonderful memories you shared with Mary bring you all comfort and peace in the days ahead. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. God Bless you Mary.
Love, Nancy & Johnny
My heartfelt condolences to the family . I am so very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all. Kathy Jonasch
Mary was a sweetheart. Knew her for years fm my cousins and all her friends.
Mostly enjoyed subbing for the nurses at LHS when Mary was working. It was a pleasure and fun. She was a dedicated nurse. Sorry to the family for your loss.
So very sorry for the passing of Mary !! Too young to have gained her angel wings. Sending our most sincere feelings to her family and closest friends ?memories last forever ?until you meet again !!
Dear Peggy and Carol, I will always remember Mary as the fun, funny and loving person that she was. I will miss her dearly. We had some crazy and fun times at the kitchen table at 256 and Curtis Pine Grove. Sincere condolences.
Godspeed Mary. For nearly 40 years we worked hard, played hard and laughed till it hurt ! I will miss you always. My sincere condolences to the McLaughlin family.
Carol,
Do you remember me? I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. She was a great person.
May she rest in peace in the arms of the angels.
Carol,
Do you remember me? I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. She was a great person.
May she rest in peace in the arms of the angels.
Carol,
Do you remember me? I am sorry for the loss of your sister. She was a great person. May she rest in peace in the arms of the angels and god.
Sympathy and peace McLaughlin family ?
Our sincere condolences to Mary’s family. So very sorry to read of Mary’s passing.
Journey well, Mary. I’ll think of you at peace now.
To Amy and all the folks who’ve left remembrances and condolences; I thank you for your kindness.
Carol