Ellen P. (Burke) McLaughlin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ellen P. (Burke) McLaughlin of Needham, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ellen P. left this world on July 22, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ellen P. (Burke) McLaughlin to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Margaret Burke and Thomas Burke; and her sisters, Margaret M. Sheehan and Anna R. Hurley. She is survived by: her husband Joseph P. McLaughlin; her daughters, Kristen Ober (Terry) of Norwood, MA and Katie Tunney (Stephen) of Needham, MA.; and her sisters, Sheila J. Kingsley, Kathleen Jack and Rosemary Rooney. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home (1305 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Church (1382 Highland Ave, Needham, MA 02492).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellen's memory to Hospice of Southern Maine.