MCLAUGHLIN, ROBERT STANLEY - The death of Robert Stanley McLaughlin, loving husband of Marie (Foster) McLaughlin of East Saint John occurred on Friday, December 28, 2007 at the Saint John Regional Hospital, after a courageous fight following a lengthy illness. Born 1933 in Saint John he was the son of the late William and Bertha (Oram) McLaughlin. Robert worked for Battery and Electric and in the automotive industry for many years; he enjoyed camping at TNT, playing softball, bowling and watching his grandchildren play hockey. He will be sadly missed by his loving family. Besides his wife, Marie, he is survived by his daughters, Brenda Thibault (Dale) of Saint John and Kimberley Buck (Gary) of Darlings Island; four grandchildren, Aaron and Kristina Thibault and Craig and Courtney Buck; brothers, William McLaughlin of Quispamsis and James McLaughlin (Mary) of Saint John; brother-in-law, Rudi Foster (Eleanor) of Dartmouth, NS; uncle, Stanley Oram (Lettie); several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Malcolm McLaughlin and sister-in-law, May McLaughlin. Resting at Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road, Saint John (646-2424) with visitations on Tuesday, January 1 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated from St. Joachim's Catholic Church on Wednesday January 2 at 11 a.m. A private family interment will take place in St. Joseph's Cemetery at a later date. The family would appreciate donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Extra Mural Program or to the charity of the donor's choice. www.fundyfuneralhome.com