Mary Elizabeth (Houghton) McLaughlin

January 08, 1935 - June 10, 2025

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Obituary for Mary Elizabeth (Houghton) McLaughlin

Mary Elizabeth (Houghton) McLaughlin of Milton, MA passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was 90.

Family was everything to Mary. She was an unwavering source of love and support. Her legacy lives on in her family.

Beloved wife of Charles McLaughlin for 66 years, loving and dedicated mother of James J. McLaughlin and his wife Pauline of Franklin, Ann Marie McLaughlin of Milton and her long-time companion Jack Hansen and John P. McLaughlin of Canton. Nana to Jamie (and Mary), Jonathan (and Marie), PJ, Daniel, Jillian, Paul, Jenny, Shannon, Patrick and Kaitlyn. Great Grandmother of Jimmy, Maddison and Charles.

Daughter of the late Mary and John Houghton. Mary was born in Boston and grew up in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury where she attended the Francis Parkman Grammar School in Forest Hills and Mission Church High School in Roxbury (Class of 1953) where she was the president of the Glee Club. During high school she worked as a dietary aide at the Deaconess Hospital.

While working as a Bookkeeper at Hardware Mutual Insurance and GM Truck & Coach Division Mary began studies at Boston College. She paused her education to raise her children. Mary returned to Boston State College and in 1978 earned a BS in Education, magna cum laude, reaching her goal of becoming a teacher. She was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society.

Mary was a dedicated teacher in Milton Public Schools (Glover, Collicot, Tucker) for 20 years, where she served as a Reading and Math Specialist and Chapter I Teacher. She also taught CCD at St. Elizabeth Church for many years. Mrs. McLaughlin loved her students and loved teaching. It gave her joy to see others doing well.

Milton resident for 57 years. Former Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Cookie Sale Coordinator, St. Mary of the Hills Women's Club Recording Secretary.
Member of the Milton Town Club, Milton Council on Aging, and Milton Senior Bowling League. Parishioner of Our Lady of The Visitation Parish, St. Elizabeth Church

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, Saint Elizabeth Church, 350 Reedsdale Road, Milton Monday June 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Family and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Sunday June 15, 2025 from 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.

Donation in Mary’s name may be made to the St Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Our Lady of the Visitation Parish, 29 St. Mary's Road, Milton, MA 02186

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15 Jun

Visiting Hours

04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
16 Jun

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

Our Lady of the Visitation Parish (Saint Elizabeth Church) 350 Reedsdale Road Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
16 Jun

Interment

11:00 AM

Milton Cemetery 211 Centre Street Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
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  • June 18, 2025

    johnEwomey

    We spent many hours as children playing in our back yard during our early years in Forest Hills. Fond memories. May Mary rest in peace John Twomey

  • June 15, 2025

    James G Mullen Jr

    Dear McLaughlin Family, My sympathy to your family on the death of Mrs McLaughlin. We sat together and enjoyed each others company many nights at the Milton Town Club dinners. Sincerely, James G Mullen, Jr Milton Town Club

  • June 15, 2025

    John McLaughlin

    Your presence will be sorely missed. We will miss your phone calls in December to wish us a Merry Christmas. The same for October for my Birthday and just calls during the years to catch up on how we are doing. We will miss your presence at the table when we sit down with the other cousins to partake of brunch in our home. We will remember our times with you: the stories, the memories, growing up, high school, etc. You would always share the memory of the day I came from the hospital after my birth. You recounting how you ran over from Craft Place to see your newborn cousin, and Nellie refusing you entrance into the house. You said you were very upset about that. We will always remember the good times we shared with you and your family. Rest in Peace Johnny and Maria

  • June 15, 2025

    John McLaughlin

    Cousin Mary, from the day I was born, was a constant in my life. She was always there for every special event: graduations from grammar and high schools to college and many other days during my lifetime, weddings, birthdays, and many other special occasions. You are going to be greatly missed on the days when the cousins get together. Your presence will be missed by all. John, Rosa Maria, and Family

  • June 13, 2025

    John Rowley

    I am so sorry to hear that cousin Mary has passed . She not only was my cousin but also my godmother. She always called for Christmas and my birthday. I know her family is going to miss her greatly as well as I and my family. John Joe Rowley