MEDWAY and ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. – Roberta “Bobbi” (Whirty) McLaughlin, joined her Savior March 30, 2005, at her home in Zephyrhills, Fla. She was born Sept. 18, 1939, in Millinocket the daughter of Vincent and Vera (Berry) Whirty. She was a graduate of Stearns High School, Class of 1957. While residing in the Millinocket area, Bobbi worked at various places as an accountant and bookkeeper. She was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church in East Millinocket, where she was very active in various church ministries. She was very fond of her poodles and thoroughly enjoyed her home in Florida. Most of all, Bobbi was a special wife, mom, and mammie. Bobbi is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Dean, of Medway; and two daughters, Cathy McLaughlin of Hamptonville, N.C. and Laura and husband, Terry McLaughlin, of Woodville. Bobbi has five grandchildren, Justin Dishon of Phoenixville, Pa., Ethan, Zach, Abby, and Ryan McLaughlin, all of Woodville. She is also survived by six brothers and sisters, Dorothy Grinstead of Arcadia, Ind., Betty Budreau, Jean Plourde, and Bryant Whirty, all of Millinocket, and Clyde Whirty of Canton, Conn., and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by a brother, Harold Whirty. Friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005, at R. L. Bouchard Funeral Home, 11 Tamarack St., Millinocket. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, at Calvary Temple Assembly of God Church, 2 Orchard St., East Millinocket, with Pastor Regginal Adams officiating. Spring burial will be in East Millinocket Cemetery. Those wishing to send donations in Bobbi’s memory may do so to the Katahdin Area Support Group, 10 Field St., Millinocket, ME 04462. For online register book, please visit www.bouchardfh.com.
ROBERTA WHIRTY MCLAUGHLIN
