McLAUGHLIN, LOUISE RUTH (INGERSOLL)- Louise Ruth (Ingersoll) McLaughlin, 91, of Seal Cove, Grand Manan passed away at the Grand Manan Hospital on Thursday evening, February 27th, 2003, after a brief illness. Born in Seal Cove, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Menerva (Benson) Ingersoll of Woodwards Cove, N.B. Louise and Laurence were wed on Grand Manan Island, living in Saint John during the War years. Due to the illness of one of their sons they moved to Boston, Mass. Later they settled and worked in Nobleboro, Maine. In later years during retirement they returned home to Grand Manan and settled in Seal Cove. Louise was an avid reader and she enjoyed people, discussions on any topic, and certainly will be missed by many. Louise is survived by one daughter Lauren (Rev. James) McLaughlin-Butler, Saint John, N.B. Eleven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Laurence Donald, two daughters Thelma and Carolyn, three sons Francis, Cameron and Anthony, two sisters Zelma, and Marie, three brothers Leonard, Nelson (Johnnie), and a twin brother in infancy. The family will receive friends and relatives at Ells Funeral Home, Grand Harbour on Saturday 2-4 PM, 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Seal Cove United Baptist Church, on Sunday, March 2nd, 2003 at 1 PM with Rev. Robert Trites officiating. An interment service will be held at a later date in the spring at Hillside Cemetery, Seal Cove, N.B. Donations to the Seal Cove United Baptist Church Memorial Fund or to the Arthritis Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements in care of ELLS FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Route # 776, Grand Manan, N.B., E5G 1G2. (506-662-3116 or www.ells.ca).