James Edward Laughrea, 80, of Sandwich, MA passed away peacefully on May 28 surrounded by his family. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Giles and Irene Laughrea and his siblings: Buddy, Ursula, Thelma, Billy and Mary. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Pauline (Berard), and their children, David Laughrea and his wife, Suzanne; Susan Melisi and her husband, Michael; and Donna Milliard and her husband, Steve. Jim is also survived by his seven grandchildren: Jimmy, Matt, Zach, Sam, Brad, Nick and Allison.
Jim was born July 17, 1938 at Waltham Hospital. Jim served in the United States Navy and worked for Pitney Bowes for 34 years. On June 16, 1962, he married the love of his life and best friend, Pauline Berard.
Jim will be remembered as a generous man whose priorities were his family and his faith. Jim looked for the positive in every situation and the best in every person. Jim taught us many lessons: First, to be a good person, especially when no one is watching. Second, to do the right thing, no matter how hard it may be or what the repercussions may be to you. Third, that every day is a gift, treat it as such. Fourth, that there is nothing more important than family. Fifth, always help others. And sixth, remember...every day on Cape Cod is a terrific day!
Funeral arrangements are under the care of the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home. A schedule for the services and reception can be found at this web site: https://www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com. Visiting hours will be held June 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563. A funeral mass will be held June 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd, East Sandwich, MA 02537. The burial will follow at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Connery Ave, Bourne, MA. A reception will follow the burial at The Brookside Club, 11 Brigadoon Road, Bourne MA 02532.
In lieu of flowers Jim asked that you please consider making a donation to: A Brighter Way Inc., 126 Harvard St., Brookline, MA 02446 www.abrighterwaycristina.com
