Patricia Mclaughlin

Latham – Patricia A. McLaughlin, 84, formerly of Cohoes and Schroon Lake, entered into eternal life on Saturday October 18, 2014 with her family by her side. Born in Cohoes on November 20, 1929 she is the daughter of the late Helen M. Benson and John E. Benson.

Pat led a full and active life devoted to her family. She enjoyed volunteering at different organizations but especially at Our Lady of Hope in Latham, NY where she lived for over 13 years. Pat loved her family home in Schroon Lake and was an active member of The Schroon Lake Senior Citizens.
Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene J. McLaughlin and her brother John E. Benson.

Pat is survived by her four children, Colleen (Robert) Craig of Latham, Eugene McLaughlin Jr. of Pine, CO, Bart McLaughlin of Latham and Rosaire (Thomas) Higgins of East Greenbush; her sister Marie Looby Daniele of Clifton Park. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Patricia on Tuesday October 21st at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Church in East Greenbush. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Waterford at the convenience of the family.

Those wishing to remember Pat in a special way may make memorial contributions in her name to Little Sisters of the Poor, c/o St. Joseph's Residence 1365 Enifeld St. Enfield, CT 06082 or The Schroon Lake Senior Citizens, 1108 Main St. Schroon Lake, NY 12870.