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John McLAUGHLAN Obituary

Priest of the Diocese of Palmerston North
Serv No: 215354, CHCL3, 1 RNZIR (Retired)
Passed away at home peacefully on Monday 18 December 2023. Loved son of the late Michael and Adelaide McLaughlan, and loved brother and uncle. Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Fr Jock at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth on Friday 22 December 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Awanui Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed in the church, Thursday 21 December at 3.00pm.

May he 'Rest in Peace'.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Dec. 20 to Dec. 21, 2023.

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9 Entries

Vanessa Taylor

December 27, 2023

Sad to hear the passing of our 2nd cousin Fr Jack which I heard from Patrice and 1st cousin of my late father Alan Taylor, we share the fond memories and Jack's big heart of kindness, I'll cherish the childhood memories and also the memories with my children. Jack has and will forever have a special place in my heart, much loved family member and will never be forgotten

RIP
Vanessa Taylor

Major Mike Fabish NZCF Unit Commander CNPCU

December 25, 2023

Condolences to the family of Father Mac, Father Mac was the padre of the NZ Army Association (Taranaki Branch) and of the City of New Plymouth Cadet Unit, I share many memories of Father Mac going back many years, he will be missed by many.

Maj M Fabish NZCF
Unit Commander CNPCU

Patrice Harman

December 24, 2023

Just read the news of Fr Jack's passing in sacred Hearts church, Hastings, newsletter. Fr Jack was a cousin of my fathers Alan Taylor.
Fr Jack was a great inspiration, great sense of humour and treasured relative of ours. We often talk about the memories we shared with Fr Jack as children and a family while we lived in Hastings. RIP,
Nga mihi
Alan(Deceased), Pam
Tania, Patrice, James(Deceased) and Vanessa Taylor Family.

Margaret Muller

December 21, 2023

Father Jock, a treasure never to be forgotten and forever in my heart.
Margaret Muller

PaulRonberg

December 21, 2023

In loving memory of Rev.Father John from his late sister Veronica, brother-in-law Paul Ronberg and nieces and nephews Anna,Michael,David and Bibby.

Family friend

December 21, 2023

My love and prayers for Fr Jock and his family.
I would like to contact his niece Anna. Get in touch if you read this, as your Uncle was part of our family when he lived in Hastings.
Margaret Mills

Judy Brown

December 21, 2023

Remembered fondly as a very wise man with a great sense of humour. Rest in peace Father Jock.

Marie Dwyer

December 20, 2023

Fond memories of Father Jock, he had a great sense of humor.
A good and faithful servant. R I P from Keiran and Marie Dwyer Patea

December 21, 2023

Loved friend and mentor of the Cowan family.



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but rejoice he ever was"

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