Carol A. McLaughlin of Port St. Lucie, Florida passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020, at the age of 83.  Dear mother of James P. Cowing and wife Cindy of Marshfield, Terri Collins and husband Dennis of Braintree, Rene' Donovan and husband Richard of Marshfield, and Michael Cowing and wife Kathleen of Hanover.

Loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren, Amanda, Jenna, Dennis Jr., Leslie, Nichole, Sean and Michaela. Great grandmother of Gavin, Lucy, Frankie, and Wesley.

Also, Carol is survived by three sisters, Linda Ganley of Florida, Cindy Matthews of Marshfield, and Denise Dutson Mashpee.

Carol was beautiful inside and out! She was a passionate hair dresser for many years who had a salon in Massachusetts and then in Florida.  She always had a fun loving spirit and we know she will carry this on in Heaven. She loved life and lived fully. Mom will be greatly missed.  She will always be remembered and have a special place in our hearts!  Her final words to everyone were "Be Happy".

Funeral Services will be private.  Memorial donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: https://www.michaeljfox.org/