Joan R. (Garrett) McLaughlin

Joan McLaughlin, age 93, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Hospice of Hamilton. She was born on August 3, 1927 in Cambridge City, Indiana to Harley and Myrtle Garrett. Joan retired from Miami University in 1989 after 16 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Andrew McLaughlin, and her brothers, Robert Garrett and Bernard Garrett. She is survived by her daughters, Rita McLaughlin, Karen (Dave) Denzler, and a son, Dan (Carol) McLaughlin and 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren and her niece, Barbara Taylor. A mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church, 111 E. High Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056 on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM.

Joan wanted to thank Dr. Amy Spivey for her compassionate care and kindness. She also wanted to thank Hospice for all they did for her. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 111 E. High Street, Oxford, Ohio 45056. 

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