Donald 'Don' Robert McLaughlin

Donald ‘Don’ Robert McLaughlin

July 9, 1943 ~ September 9, 2024

Don McLaughlin passed away at the University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton at the age of 81 years.

He was predeceased by his parents, John and Helena, his sister Rosemary and his brother John.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years Penny, daughter Brianna (Rob), stepdaughter Mandy, stepsons Randy (Terri), Robert (Cheryl) and Glen (Michelle), 11 grandchildren, his sisters Pat, Sharon and Donna Lynn, as well as numerous nieces, nephew, cousins and friends.

Don was born in Verdun, Quebec. At the age of 17 he joined the Royal Canadian Navy, where he served for 13 years.  Don moved to Moose Jaw and worked at Valley View Centre, then ventured onto Red Deer to work at the Michener Centre.  On July 13, 1994 he married the love of his life, Penny and resided in Lacombe until his passing.

Don was a jokester and loved to tease co-workers and family members.  He had many many stories he retold over and over to whoever would listen.  Don loved to spend time with his grandchildren and will be sadly missed.

**For Uncle Donald, Our Tower of Joy**

Standing tall, 6’4” in height,

A gentle giant, full of light.

With jokes so quick, you made us laugh,

Now silence lingers in your path.

I’d give the world for one more line,

A short joke, Uncle, just one more time.

But though you're gone, your warmth remains,

In every heart that bears your name.

Penny’s love still holds you tight,

Brianna and Mandy in the night,

Your grandkids too, they carry on,

The laughter in their lives reborn.

Though you’ve left us in the flesh,

Your spirit lives in love, so fresh.

In every smile, in every jest,

Dear Uncle Donald, you were the best.

There will be no Funeral Services held as per his wishes.

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