Jean B. Laughlin slipped peacefully away on the morning of September 26, 2020 in Bradenton, FL at the age of 99. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugene M. Laughlin. She was the 11th child of thirteen. She is survived by her brother John (95), youngest of the family, in Stowe, VT; her four children: Donna, Danny (Pam), Debra (Raj), and Darcy (Christopher) ; five grandchildren: Nick, Mike (Chloe), Jennifer (Mike), Rebecca (Kendal), and Jaz, as well as five great grandchildren.
Jean loved traveling to see new places and meet new people, visiting all 50 states with her husband. Jean & Gene drove their motorhome to Alaska five times, and Jean’s international travels included Europe, Panama, and Ireland. When she wasn’t on the go, a great love of hers was simply basking in the Florida sunshine. She will be forever remembered for her generous heart, serving with her sorority sisters (Beta Sigma Phi for 50 years!) and volunteering around the Titusville neighborhood. Jean was always game for an adventure and never turned down a party.
In the family she was known as the energizer bunny, perpetually in motion with cooking, baking, golfing, seamstressing, or running errands for charities. She was always engaged with her neighbors in The Great Outdoors in Titusville & Meadowcroft in Bradenton, FL.
Known for her quick wit, she kept everyone on their toes and reminded one and all to enjoy the little things that life had to offer. She was always ready to hear or tell a joke. Her jokes even landed her first place at the family's annual talent competition in Alaska at Butterfly Lake, two years in a row - at ages 89 & 90!
She was a treasure to all and never hesitated to share her heart of gold. She lived by her motto “always be kind”. Jean was loved and admired by all who knew her.
A Virtual Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, October 18th at 1:00 pm. Please join the Zoom livestream by seeing the scheduled services section. For any questions please contact Debra or Donna.
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