AUGUSTA – Ethel W. McLaughlin, 93, of Smith Street, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Augusta Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center after a long illness. She was born March 26, 1916, in Monticello, a daughter of the late Elbridge C. and Lottie W. (Williams) Wellington. Mrs. McLaughlin was a graduate of Ricker Classical Institute, Houlton, Class of 1934. She had been employed for more than 20 years at Houlton High School and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. McLaughlin was predeceased by her husband, Donald A. McLaughlin; a sister, Betty W. Piper; and a grandson, Ryan C. McLaughlin. She is survived by two sons, Joel E. McLaughlin of Bangor and Donald A. McLaughlin and his wife, Marion, of Sidney; a sister, Jean W. Terry of Williamsburg, Va.; two grandchildren, Shane W. McLaughlin and his wife, Meg, and Ashlee McLaughlin; a great-grandson, Cameron McLaughlin; as well as a niece and a nephew. At her request, there will be no public visiting hours or funeral service. A private graveside service will be held at a later date in the family lot at Monticello Village Cemetery, Monticello. Arrangements are under the care of Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be sent through the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com.
ETHEL W. MCLAUGHLIN
