LAUGHLIN, Margaret Ethel (Holdgate) Laughlin -
Affectionately known as GG, Grandma, Mom, or Marg, peacefully passed away in her sleep on October 29th, at Bowmanville General Hospital.
Born December 27, 1931, just shy of her 91st Birthday.
Predeceased by husband Harold, and brother Donald Holdgate.
Raised in Beeton, Ontario, Marg met Harold and married in 1950, and were married for over 64 years before Harold’s passing in 2015.
After marriage, they settled in Toronto’s east end (Swanwick Ave) sharing a home with her parents Ida and Alfred Holdgate, where they raised 4 Boys, to whom they were extremely proud.
Marg retired from the Provincial Government office in Oshawa having worked in the Ministry of Finance for many years.
In her retirement years she and Harold moved to Crooked Creek, Pontypool and Wilmot Creek before residing on her own in Bowmanville.
Forever loved by her sons and their wives, Gary (Pat), Bill (Debra), Jim (Kim) and John (Debbie).
Marg will be greatly missed by her Grandchildren Brian, Aylish, Brandon, Kelsey, Greg and Alyx, and her 8 great grandchildren, niece and nephews, extended Laughlin Family and many friends.
Friends and family are invited to gather at Morris Funeral Chapel, on Monday November 7th, 2022 for visitation beginning at 11:00 until the time of service at 1:00 in the funeral home chapel. Burial to take place at Bowmanville Cemetery.
In lieu of Flowers please consider making donations on her behalf to Heart and Stroke and/or Canadian Cancer Society.
Our sincere thanks to the Bowmanville Hospital,E surg station nursing staff and Doctor’s Lee and Osbornefor their compassionate care and kindness in her last moments.
