Paul G. McLaughlin, 60, a lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Wednesday morning, October 11, 2017, after being struck by a moving vehicle near his home.
A son of Evelyn V. (Rush) McLaughlin and the late Robert J. McLaughlin, he was born in Nashua on March 23, 1957. Paul attended St. Christopher School and Bishop Guertin High School until he was afflicted with Schizophrenia in his mid- teens a debilitating illness that is often misunderstood. Paul handled his illness with courage and grace.
He enjoyed many things in his life, including watching a variety of sports on television, history, especially World War II and the U.S. Presidency, engaging in conversations with people about current events and politics, and spending time with his family.
Paul also loved his ability to live independently in his own apartment for the past 28 years with the support of his family and the staff and counselors from the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center and Harbor Homes. Paul was well-liked by all who knew him and will be remembered for his kindness, integrity, sincerity and generous spirit. He will be sorely missed.
Members of his family include his mother, Evelyn V. McLaughlin of Hudson; a sister, Mary J. McLaughlin and her husband Michael L. Hurd of Alexandria, VA; also many aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to his father, Paul was predeceased by a sister, Patricia A. McLaughlin in March 1983 and a brother, Brian J. McLaughlin in August 2006.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Monday, October 16th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and are asked to gather at the church. Donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, 440 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063 or to Harbor Homes, Inc., 45 High Street, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
