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Judith Dianne McLaughlin
1944-2022
Judith D. McLaughlin of Staples Settlement, NB passed away on December 8, 2022 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1944, a daughter of the late D. Michael and Claire (MacMillan) Cronkhite.
For thirty years Judy was a dedicated teacher, working in Silverwood, NB for the first two years of her career. She then taught in Ontario (Cambridge), Alberta (Medicine Hat), Manitoba (Winnipeg) and finally returned home to Nackawic, NB. She taught at Nackawic Elementary and later as Principal of Millville School until her retirement in 2005.
In addition to teaching, Judy loved to quilt, designing and creating many beautiful quilts. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, an active member of the Nackawic Curling Club and a life member of the Kirk United Church.
Judy is survived by two sons, Tommy Van Wagoner (April) and Alan Van Wagoner (Tabatha); grandsons, Angus (Michaela), Mackenzie (Justine) and Caevyn; a step-daughter Kelly Dabrowski (Ken) and their children Charlie and Stella; a step-son Michael McLaughlin; her siblings, Nancy Sansom (John), David Cronkhite (Nancy), Danny Cronkhite (Laurie), Jamie Cronkhite and Jock Cronkhite (Patti); nieces Sarah, Ruth, Dana and Sarah; nephews Michael, Shane, Daniel, Ethan and Stephen; special cousins Andrew and John Cronkhite and several other cousins.
She was predeceased by her parents; her husband David McLaughlin and a nephew Geoffrey Cronkhite.
A funeral service was held at the Kirk United Church, 29 Landegger Drive, Nackawic, NB on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 with Rev. Alice Finnamore officiating. Rev. Finnamore read messages of condolence and a eulogy written by Judy's sister Nancy. A poem was read by Dana Priest and Mackenzie VanWagoner brought family words of remembrance. Congregational singing was accompanied by pianist Joanne Fletcher. A reception followed at the church. Interment took place at Staples Settlement Cemetery.
For those who wish to make a donation in memory of Judy, the family has suggested the Staples Settlement Cemetery.
Arrangements by Flewelling Funeral Home, Nackawic, NB.
www.flewellingswan.com
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