McLaughlin, Grace
June 27, 1926 ~ June 10, 2026
MCLAUGHLIN, Grace Adel (Lumley) –of Petrolia, formally of Courtright. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Lambton Meadowview Villa, Petrolia at the age of 99 just 17 days before her 100th birthday. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Keith McLaughlin (2006) of 60 years. Loving mother of Karen (Bert) Moore and Connie (Steve) Preston. Cherished grandmother of Jeff (Erin), Brad (Vicky), Andy (Meagan), Seth (Valerie), Luke (Lindsay), Zoe, great grandmother of Emily, Travis (Alexis), Ashley (Micheal), Zach (Ashley), Ethan, Austin, Maverick, Meadow and great great grandmother of Kayleigh, Ada, Trent and Scarlett. Survived by brothers Bob (Bonnie) Lumley, Terry (Linda) Lumley. Grace was born in Bickford to her late parents Harvey and Ella Lumley, she is predeceased by her sister Marion Codling, Marjorie Hubble, Ella Marie Daughpney and brothers Tom and Don Lumley. Grace and Keith lived and worked on their farm near Courtright from 1946 until their move to Corunna in 2002. She was a baker, gardener, liked camping, spending winters in Florida and loved having grandkids around. She was a long time member of the Courtright United Church. She lived on her own until her mid 90’s and did a lot of walking around in Corunna. She always had a smile when she would meet someone walking in the halls at Meadowview. Thank you to all the staff at Albany where she spent two and a half years. Special thanks to all the staff at Meadowview for their compassionate care during her one and a half years there, especially third floor north and the recreation girls and for the Honour Guard as we left the building.
Visitation
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Steadman Brothers Funeral Home.
Funeral Service
A funeral service will take place on Monday, June 15, 2026 at 11 am from the funeral home. Graveside service will follow at Moore Union Cemetery.
Donations
Sympathy may be expressed through donations to Brigden United Church – Caring Cupboard in memory of Grace McLaughlin or charity of choice.
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Thoughts and prayers to Karen, Bert and family at this sad time.
Bill and Sharon
Condolences to all Graces family.
She was a joy to our neighborhood, always a happy smile and a chuckle. She had a bigger celebration in mind missing her 100th birthday. Love ya girl!
My sympathy to all of Grace’sfamily, she was such a delightful soul, a happy smile and always a minute to stop for a chat.She will indeed be sadly missed. Catharine McKenna
Deepest sympathies to you Karen and your family💐
On behave of my husband Brian (3rd floor) and my daughters Becky and Jen and my grandson Archer even for the short time knowing Grace she was an amazing person how we enjoyed our visits Archer loved to colour with her we will miss her sitting with us fly high Grace you have earned your wings Colour the heavens with your colouring🩷🙏🩷🙏
Grace was sweet. Thinking of the family at this time hold the memories that help with the grieving.