Regina "Sue" McLaughlin passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her mother Helen (Vitchner) and father William Steeves, mother and father-in-law Maxine and Albion McLaughlin and a son Kevin McLaughlin. She is survived by her husband of 54 years Scott McLaughlin, daughter Sherri Rideout-Camardo and Husband Frank. Son; Scott Mclaughlin and wife Kristin, brother Eric Steeves and wife Catherine, and grand children Elodie & Delphine McLaughlin and Jesse Rideout. She is also survived by numerous other family members and special friends. She was 73 years old.
Sue was a giving and caring wife, parent and grandparent who kept family at the center of her life. She worked part-time outside the home for many years including for Hospitality Hostess Ltd., welcoming other newcomers to the Greater Rochester area before focusing completely on raising her children. Sue enjoyed traveling, especially to her family home on Millinocket Lake, Maine and later to the UK and France with her grown children. She enjoyed helping others, especially underprivileged youths as a volunteer Big Sister over a period of many years.
A celebration of her life will take place in a private ceremony on July 29, 2019 at the family cottage on Millinocket Lake, Maine. Condolences may be expressed at newcomerrochester.com. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester.