Annie McLaughlin 1926-2024
McLaughlin- Peacefully at Bear Creek Terrace, Petrolia on Wednesday August 28, 2024. Annie Appolonia McLaughlin (nee Neve), age 98 years formerly of Corunna. Annie was predeceased by; her husband, Ted (Thomas Edward) McLaughlin; her parents, Paulina and Peter Neve and by her brother, Albert Neve. Loving mother of Tom McLaughlin (Joyce), Mary Zerebecki (Allan), Joan McLaughlin and Michael McLaughlin. Grandmother to Michelle (Ryan) Smith, Brian McLaughlin and Jeff McLaughlin (Brandy) and Robin Zerebecki, Chris Zerebecki (Alisha) and Meaghan Zerebecki and seven great-grandchildren. Annie grew up in Wallaceburg during the Depression and started working in a war plant at the age of sixteen. At eighteen her family bought a farm on Petrolia Line, where she met her future husband Ted who lived across the road. Annie and Ted spent almost 50 years on the farm, raising their family. After Ted died in 1996 Annie moved to a house in Corunna. At the age of 87 she gave up driving and took up painting, spending many happy hours painting her memories of rural life. She had her first art exhibit at the age 90 (JNAGG 2016) and four others, the last at the Lambton Heritage Museum (2020). At Annie’s request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral. In lieu of flowers sympathy may be expressed through memorial donations to the Inn of the Good Shepherd-Food Bank. Arrangements entrusted to Knight Funeral Home, 588 St. Clair Parkway, Corunna. Messages and condolences may be left online at www.knightfuneralhome.ca Knight 519-862-2845
Annie McLaughlin
Visitation Information
There will be no formal visitation at this time.
Donations
Inn of the Good Shepherd Food Bank
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10 thoughts on “Annie McLaughlin”
Beautiful sweet lady. Always smiling. Our condolences to all her family.
TOM JOYCE AND FAMILY..SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR BELOVED MOM AND GRANDMA PASSING..SENDING OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL .. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED..
ROSS AND ILENE ANNETT
Annie was our next door neighbour on Secretariate Dr since 1999, a very kind, caring and happy lady. We couldn’t have asked for a better neighbour and our condolences to the McLaughlin family, may Annie RIP.
Dave & Sandy Lamourea
Joan, I was saddened to hear about your loss. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
With sympathy,
Dear Joan,
So sorry to read of your Mother’s passing. You looked after her so well at the end and made many trips to Petrolia to keep her company and help to keep her comfortable. Will miss our informative talks.
Many condolences to all
Dear Joan,
Annie was such a beautiful soul–a lovely person to all who had the pleasure of meeting her. Your devotion to her care and happiness is a testament to the affection and love that was reciprocated and shared. Hold fast to all the precious memories of good times. Thinking of you and sending our love and condolences.
Dear Joan
Sending my sincerest condolences after reading of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts care with you as you grieve your loss.
Dear Joan,
My sincere sympathy to you, your sister, your brothers and all of Annie’s family. May the good Lord console you in this time of grief, and may your Mom rest in peace.
Dear Joan,
My condolences to you and all your family on the loss of your Mom, Annie. It was nice to visit with you while we were each visiting and caring for our Mothers at Bear Creek Terrace. May precious memories comfort you all in this grieving time. Take care and God bless!
Dear Joan,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family. I was delighted to meet you and your Mom at Bear Creek Terrace. I enjoyed hearing the story of how your Mother met your Dad on the farm. Sending caring thoughts your way.