McLAUGHLIN, JOHN D. - Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on February 26th, 2007 at the age of 72. Beloved father of Sonja (Stephen), Gerald (Pam) and Martha (Stephen). Loving grandfather (Popop) to Ross, John, Glen, Alexis and Serena. Dear brother of Gale, Grand Manan, N.B. Cousin of Sally Foster, Friendship, Maine and Elaine Maker, Grand Manan. John will be missed by his special friend, Carmel Lauzon. He is also survived by his ex-wife, Myrna McLaughlin. John suffered a stroke in 2005 which weakened his body but not his mind, nor his resolve to live. Born August 10, 1934 on Grand Manan Island, N.B., he was the son of Gerald and Doris (Wilcox) McLaughlin. John graduated from Dalhousie University (B.Comm.) and moved to Oshawa in 1955. He worked in the accounting department of General Motors for 5 years and then completed an LLB at Queen's in 1963. He was most recently employed at Millwork Home Building Centre, Pickering. He served his community well as both City Councilor and Durham Regional Councilor for ten years. John was on the Oshawa Board of Control and served on many committees including Parks and Property, Planning and Development and Public Works. A member of the Board of Governors of Durham College, he also sat on the Boards of the Oshawa Sr. Citizen's Centre, the Oshawa Public Library and the Oshawa Historical Society. He was a founding member of the board which established Cheshire Home for the disabled. He was a former member of the Kiwanis Club of Oshawa and was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Oshawa. John was an athlete and avid sports fan. At Dalhousie University he was the leading scorer and Captain of the men's basketball team. Passions were golf and baseball, especially his beloved Boston Red Sox. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King St. West, Oshawa, Ontario (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, March 1st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, March 2nd at 11:00 A.M. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.