Patrick Joseph McLaughlin, 76, of Ashland passed away Saturday April 11th after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.  Born in Somerville, MA; he was the son of the late Patrick and Anna (Denver) McLaughlin and husband of Carolyn (Johnson) McLaughlin for 53 years.  Mr. McLaughlin worked as a communications manager with Automatic Data Processing for 40 years.  He served his country honorably in the Air Force from 1962-66.
In addition to his wife; he is survived by three children; Patrick J. III of Parsonfield, ME; Timothy and his wife Sierra of Porter, ME;  and Amy Jo Wilkinson and her husband Brian of Mendon, MA; five grandchildren; Sean, Penelope, and Grace McLaughlin, and  Anson and Alyssa Wilkenson.  He was the brother of the late Helen Lawless, Daniel McLaughlin, and Brian McLaughlin.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Donations in Pat's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road,
Waltham, MA 02452