MEDWAY – Eva Mae McLaughlin was born March 23, 1930, to the proud parents, Stanley and Sadie (Pratt) Pat-chell. With her family by her side at her home in Medway, Eva left this world to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Aug. 10, 2007. Eva was born in Millinocket and became a lifelong resident of Medway. She attended Assembly of God Church, East Millinocket. Eva loved life and those around her. She enjoyed many activities with her family and friends. Eva loved camping, fishing, canoeing, bingo, traveling, music, games and bowl-ing. Every April 1, found Eva at her favorite fishing hole. With her team, the Mac’s, she became a member of the Millinocket 300 Club. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, sharing a special bond with all those who were fortunate enough to know her. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her great-grandson, Kevin. Eva had a sharp sense of humor and always saw the good side of everyone and almost everything. She had a special gift of loving others and she will be sorely missed by those who love her. She is survived by her daughter, Sherry (McLaughlin) Prosser; her grandson, Sgt. 1st Class Jason Prosser and his wife, Kristine; her favorite granddaughter, Brandi Prosser and her husband, Jason and their son, Kevin; her adopted son, Chris (McLaughlin) Leeman and family; her brothers-in-law, Wendell McLaughlin and his wife, Marianne, Delmont McLaughlin and his wife, Betty, and Keith Borello and his wife, Sandra; sisters-in-law, Sandra McLaughlin, Dorothy Patchell, Elouise Patchell, Genny Pat-chell, Olive LaPlante, Priscilla McLaughlin, Myrt McLaughlin, Vivian York and Juanita and her husband, Burns Elkins; special cousin, Clair Patchell, many nieces and nephews; her special friends, Molly York, Belle Willette, Virginia Siegreen and Ben Hanson. She was predeceased by her husband, Vernard “Junior” McLaughlin; her beloved sons, Michael and Kent McLaughlin; her second husband, Warren McLaughlin; her parents, Stanley and Sadie Patchell; her brothers, Chester, Norman and William Patchell; her sister Madeline “Sis” White. Special thanks to her caregivers at In-home Care for all their help in helping Eva to fulfill her wish of being at home. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, at Calvary Temple, Assembly of God Church, 2 Orchard St., East Millinocket, with the Rev. Regginal Adams officiating. Those who wish may contribute in Eva’s name to the Katahdin Area Support Group, care of Jackie McAdam, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. To leave condolences online please visit www.clayfuneralhome.com or e-mail Sherry at ridgerunner04460@yahoo.com
EVA MAE (PATCHELL) MCLAUGHLIN
