Please join Deborah's family for a casual gathering to share a memory and celebrate her life on May 12, 2023 from 4:pm to 7:pm at the little Theatre, 54 River Street, Woodstock, Vermont

South Pomfret, Vermont

Deborah Anne Carlsen McLaughlin of South Pomfret, Vermont passed away on April 17, 2023 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family. Deborah is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, James T. McLaughlin; daughter Maura Tynes, her husband David and their children Duane, Jackie, Kayla, Seamus and Aoife of Newton, MA; daughter Margaret Roylance, her husband Joshua, and their children Maeve and Declan of Woodstock, VT; and daughter Abby Kachura, her husband Jason and their children Brett (deceased), Kaitlyn, and Jameson of Pepperell, MA. She is also survived by her sisters, Diana Dunbar of Woodstock, VT and Kathleen Clairmont and her husband Roger of Lebanon, CT; and her nieces and nephew. She is predeceased by her infant son and parents, Keith and Margaret Monahan Carlsen.

Deborah was born on March 6, 1951 in Willimantic, CT and attended Windham High School, graduating in 1969. After high school, Deborah worked at Winhdam Hospital and the Social Secutiry Administration in Willimantic. Jim and Deborah married in 1971 and began raising their children, moving to South Pomfret in 1981. She worked as an office manager in several realestate offices in Woodstock, retiring from Williamson Sotheby's International Realty.

Deborah's true happiness in life was found in the family she and Jim created. She considered her three greatest accomplishments as having raised each of her three girls. Her love for them was only surpassed by the love she held for each of her grandchildren, having a special and unique relationship with each of them.

In April of 2022, Deborah was diagnosed with brain cancer. With the utmost of grace and courage, she fought to spend as much time with loved ones as possible. A special thank you to all the friends, community members, and care providers who supported her and the McLaughlin family throughout this time. A private burial will be held for close family members only. Her family will host a celebration of life at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Deborah's family welcomes a donation in her name to the March of Dimes or the Glioblastoma Foundation.

An on-line guestbook can be found at cabotfh.com