Charles Judson McLaughlin (Klathby)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Charles McLaughlin, peacefully at the age of 88. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Linda (Nee Moffat) and Noni (Nee Beran), his son Dale McLaughlin of Belleville, ON and Brother Bob (Daphne) McLaughlin of Yarmouth NS. Survived and loved by his children Ian (Naomi) McLaughlin of Parksville, BC, Tara (Garth) Parker of Kamloops, BC and Chris (Marie Atkinson) McLaughlin of Ross River, BC, Lee (Peter Docharty) Beran of Surrey, BC and Jenny Gardiner of Vancouver, BC. Also survived by his first wife Barbara Allen of Calgary AB and loving children Rick (Gayle) McLaughlin of Renfrew, ON, Carolyn (Allan) Teske of Langdon, AB, Ross (David Molko) McLaughlin of Portland, OR and Lori (Darren) Odegard of Sarnia, ON. Charles was also a proud and loving grandfather to Navarro, Tianna, Alyssa, Tracey, Nancy, Jason, Christina, Paige, Elise, Erin, Megan and Stephanie; and great grandfather to fourteen beautiful loving children. He is also survived by his two brothers Allan (Ethel) McLaughlin of Amherstview, ON and Doug of Moncton NB.

Charles was born in Moncton to his now deceased parents Gerald and Freda McLaughlin. To Charles, life was a journey winding its way down many roads, some paved, some rocky and others simply pathways leading to the next learning and growing experience. As a young man he was an accomplished athlete; hockey, rugby (60 minute man at famed McGill University leading to a tryout for the Montreal Alouettes football club). Always a team player and leader. Charles was a deeply spiritual soul with significant influences from the First Nations Community which culminated in his leadership as the Director of the Tsow-Tun- Le-Lum Society.

Charles loved and was loved, and he will be deeply missed by his family, friends and community.

A memorial gathering and internment will be held at Yates Memorial Services 1000 Allsbrook Road Parksville, BC V9P 2A9 at 2:00 PM on Saturday 22 June 2024.

For those who wish to make a memorial donation in Charles’ honour we would suggest the Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum Society.