Robert J. McLaughlin, Jr., Born 1st of 6 children to Mary T. McLaughlin of South Boston, MA and Robert McLaughlin of North Reading, MA.

Robert was a very caring and loving person, He always did his best to work hard and help with charity, By ringing the bell for Salvation Army every year, he over came so many obstacles in his life, beyond what anyone could have dreamed of by never letting his disabilities hinder him. He loved to watch movies and to listen to music and singing.

Robert is survived by his sisters Mary Lambrecht, and, her two sons Leo and Joseph and a niece Jennifer and Robert's sister Rita (McLaughlin) Jones and her two sons Jeffrey A Clark, and James Jones

Robert McLaughlin had other sisters and brothers: Geraldine Doering of Brockton, Ma, her son Frank Doering, Elizabeth McLaughlin, and James P. McLaughlin.

Visiting hour in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Friday October 11, from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.