Dorothy M. Loughlin Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Dorothy M. Loughlin

11/01/1930 - 07/24/2017

Obituary For Dorothy M. Loughlin

Dorothy M (Radcliffe) Loughlin of Venice, FL; formerly of Rockland MA died peacefully surrounded by loved ones July 24, 2017. Dotty was born in Boston, MA on November 1, 1930 to the late John and Margaret Radcliffe.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, John C. Loughlin and her brother Thomas A. Radcliffe. Dorothy is survived by her brother John J. Radcliffe, Jr. and wife Jeanne of NH. She is survived by her nine children; Dorothy and Doug DelPrete of Rockland, John and Janet Loughlin of Norwell, Margaret and David Jones of Plymouth, Catherine and William Stewart of Rockland, Edward and Doreen Loughlin of Rockland, Janice and Richard Finnin of Bourne, Paul and Andrea Loughlin of Rockland, Nancy and Peter Amaral of Forestdale, Patricia and Scott Lucas of Shelby, NC, her 33 beloved grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dear friend Pat Gallagher.

Dorothy was employed for many years at St. Margaret's Hospital in Dorchester. Dotty loved to entertain her family and friends and this was especially displayed during the holiday season, her Christmas Eve party was an open-door policy where everyone was welcomed. Dotty's greatest pleasure in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren, who will truly miss her but are glad she is now at peace with her loving husband "Papa". The family welcomes family and friends to celebrate her life on Sunday July 30, 2017 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street in Rockland. A Funeral Mass will be held 9:00 AM on Monday July 31, 2017at Holy Family Church in Rockland. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to Rockland Eagles Charities, 29 Park St. Rockland, MA 02370 or to Rockland CARES 10 Daniel Teague Drive, Rockland, MA 02370

Services

30 Jul

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

31 Jul

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

31 Jul

Interment

10:30 AM

Holy Family Cemetery 92 Centre Ave Rockland, MA Get Directions »

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05/26/2021

Muriiel Smith

How very much I shall miss my special neighbor and friend! I have so many fond memories. Love and prayers to all the family.
05/26/2021

Jack Burke

To Eddy and all the Loughlins, Its so hard to believe its 3 years ago your Mother left us, I think you all now you had the best memory's a Family could have, I considered myself lucky to have been let be a part of it your Mother meant so much to me and still does for all her memories. Love Burka
05/26/2021

Jim Sullivan

Always remember the good timed we shared on her lanai on Iris. To be greatly missed. Sincerely, Jim and Maureen Sullivan
05/26/2021

Gino Grimaldi

My condolences to the children and families of your Mom. She must have been a remarkable person as well as your Dad who I knew also,in having raised such a nice family as yours. I know John, Dottie, Peggy, and Cathy somewhat but I'm a little to old to have knoiwn the rest of her children personally. What I do know is that those I do know are very nice and am sure that all the other children must be also. Again sorry for your family's loss
05/26/2021

Steve Bailey

So sorry for your loss John our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! Steve and Michele Bailey
05/26/2021

Patricia Gallagher

My deepest sympathy to the entire Loughlin family. Dottie was my dearest friend. My heart is sad and heavy with the grief of losing her. Dottie has left me with wonderful memories. Our crazy rides to work and home, girls weekends away, dances in the back of a taxi. I know she is still laughing, you could always bring humor into any situation. Jim and I will miss you dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Pat and Jim
05/26/2021

Sue Krabisch

As I sit here thinking of my Loughlin family and knowing how difficult it is to say goodbye to a mother, I think about my own mother who left us a year ago on her 83rd birthday August 11, 2016. To say losing our Mom's is surreal is an understatement. Now to lose a woman who I considered my second Mom is again surreal. But as my Daddy always said, No one gets out of here alive a statement that is oh so true. I also think about the song I wrote If I Died Tomorrow and the verse that say's We never know how many lives we touch until they all come to say goodbye. Today, Sunday July 30 & tomorrow July 31 Mama L will see just how many lives she has touched. You were a woman who gave a piece of your heart to everyone who walked through your door. You have left an impression on me that I have carried with me my entire life. You had once met two of my boyfriends and told me they were not good enough for me and that I deserved better. You were right, so they got kicked to the curb haha. I learned to be a great hostess because of you and love to throw parties just to see people smile and laugh. I also learned from you to clean up the house before you go to bed so you don't have to deal with the mess the next day. I'm grateful I got to see you last year and got my final hug from you as I didn't think I would be back in MA again after losing my Mom. I'm also grateful that you and John C got to see me sober, now 24years. I only hope that I can touch as many lives as you have with your wit, sarcasm, laughter and love for all those you met. You raised an amazing family who will carry on your legacy of laughter and love. I must say again Mama L, rest in Peace, Love and warm ocean breezes. Hawaii see's the final sunset of the day so I will cast flowers into the ocean at sunset tomorrow in a traditional Hawaiian send off in your honor to bid you a final farewell. Always in my heart, love Sue K.
05/26/2021

Cathy Radcliffe-Boyette

Aunt Dottie
You were such a wonderful,loving,caring person full of love you have touched many lives in such a special way..,so happy to have such awesome memories of our families growing up...say hi to my dad for me! I know you guys are doing your crazy things and watching over our large families!
05/26/2021

Pat Rogers

My condolences to the Loughlin family. I worked with Dottie at St. MArgaret'sand became a friend over the years . She was a riot and added a lot to our yearly vacations . My husband knew John from the program as we lived in Hanover many years. Then we moved to Naples and visited them in Venice with Pat and Charlie and other friends. I will miss her.
05/26/2021

Jack Burka

To The Entire Loughlin Family, My Heart is sad to her of your Mother she was and is a truly wonderful women especially to me as a young man being best friends with Eddy from our Polaroid days. You are lucky to have so many wonderful memories of her, I thought of her as a mother to me, I love her and always will. Love for Ever, Burka
05/26/2021

Nancy Munroe

Eddie and your family I send my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom. I was sorry to hear the news. She was a wonderful woman. It is never easy to lose those we love. I pray God ease the sorrow you all must be feeling so You can focus on the many wonderful memories.
05/26/2021

Doris & Tony Perry

Our thoughts are with your family. So sorry you hear of your loss. You must have lots of good reasons to remember your Mom/Grandmother.
05/26/2021

Howie Reske Jr. and your morning basketball friends

Ed and Family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
05/26/2021

Paul & Katie Milan

John & Janet, Ed & Doreen and the rest of your very large family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
05/26/2021

Janet Loughlin

To says she was a good mother-in-law does not begin to describe this amazing women. We both loved the same man in very different ways. She as his mother and me as his wife. I've know Dot since I was 17 years old and my love for her grew every year. I envied the loving relationship she had with my father-in-law John C. I witnessed the unconditional love she gave all her children, grandchildren, great grand child, and great great grandchildren. I admired her courage and determination to be independant after lossing her husband. I will miss our loving bantering and find peace in knowing she did it her way. Rest in peace my sweet second mother.
05/26/2021

Jeanne Radcliffe

My dearest sister-in-law and friend. There will never be another like her. There will always be an empty spot in all the hearts of those who knew her.
05/26/2021

Carol Korzeniowski Dupuis

Going forward, whenever I think of Mrs. Loughlin I'll remember her as the matriarch of a large loving family as well as the closeness and devotion to one another that she inspired within her family. These bonds are testimony to the wonderful woman she was and to the legacy of love she has left behind. Rest in peace Mrs. Loughlin; I pray that your family will find comfort in the memories of times spent with you and in the knowledge you are reunited with your beloved husband - John C.
05/26/2021

Vicki and Jim Pendleton

To the Radcliff and Loughlin family. Jim and I will miss your mom and will always remember the happy times we enjoyed with your family.
05/26/2021

Kathy Reardon

So very sorry for your loss. She was an amazing woman. God Bless
05/26/2021

Bob and Ann Marie McPate

To Eddie and your family, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Although very sad, how fortunate you all were to enjoy her for so many wonderful years. Memories of your lives together will hopefully sustain you in years to come. God bless and we think of you always. Bob and Ann Marie McPate, longtime friends from Whitman/FL
05/26/2021

Sue Krabisch

To my second family, my love and prayers are with you all at this time. I have so many fond memories of Mama L from her famous Christmas Eve parties to her letting me sleep in on Sunday mornings while she woke everyone else up for church or chores. I will always think of you when I pick up that jar of Claussen pickles, that I got addicted to at your house. Thank you for always picking up an extra jar for me and thank you for the many nights of just talking and laughing. You were a shining light in this world and I'm sure your star will shine the brightest in heavens skies. Big kisses to Papa L and Aunt Gertie. Rest in Peace, Love and warm ocean breezes. Love you always, one of your many stray kids Sue K.
05/26/2021

David Jones

No man ever had a better mother in law or friend. I'll always remember the smiling, the laughter, the talking, the sharing, and the loving we shared!
05/26/2021

Maryanne Chisholm

Our hearts are broken. Dot was our summer neighbor,our dear friend and our adopted Mother. There will always be a void-- dance and hug John Sr. Always in our hearts, Maryanne and ken❤
05/26/2021

Maxine DelPrete

To the Loughlin family, I am thinking of you at this difficult time. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this time of sadness. You all are in my prayers. With My Love, Maxine Tufts DelPrete
05/26/2021

Wayne DelPrete

To the Loughlin family,
Thinking of you at this difficult time, Your mom was like a second mother to me for many years, I learned how to do dishes at her house when it was Eddy's night to do the dishes. Everyone had their chores to do. She ran a tight ship !
05/26/2021

John Loughlin Jr.

From Levin Rd, to Saquish, to Iris Dr there are countless memories that you are a part of that will be with me forever.

With love,

John Loughlin Jr.
05/26/2021

Eileen & Sam Cina

Dear John, Cathy and the entire family. Our hearts go out to you at this very difficult time. She will always remain close within your hearts while she joins her husband in heaven Sincere Regards
05/26/2021

Lynda Totte. ( McConn)

I'm so sorry for ur loss, God bless you all! Prayers
05/26/2021

Tricia Gallagher

My heart is heavy with the loss of Dottie. Lots of great memories... rest in peace!! My thoughts and prayers for the entire Loughlin family.
My deepest sympathy
Tricia
05/26/2021

Nancy Amaral

I will love you and miss you forever Mom, Rest In Peace with the Lord