Golda R. (Overlock) McLaughlin, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2024. She was born March 22, 1934 in Hermon, the daughter of Nelson W. Overlock and Lena R (Kimball) Overlock. She graduated from Hermon High School in 1952. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Theta Rho Chapter of the Rebecca Lodge. She married Howard "Rusty" McLaughlin, the love of her life in 1953. They were married for 53 years and had 5 children.
After the children were all in school, she went to work as a substitute teacher's aide and a substitute in the cafeteria at Hermon Elementary. She volunteered at Hermon Christian School. She did seasonal work at Stevens Studios for 3 years and worked at Ward Bros at the Bangor Mall. She then went to work at JC Penney where she worked for 16 years before retiring.
She has been a member of Hermon Baptist Church since 1961 where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, directed Vacation Bible School, was treasurer for 9 years and worked at summer camps for several years as well as many other jobs in the church.
She enjoyed traveling. Her favorite place to go was Hawaii where she was able to go to all the islands.
Her hobbies included sewing, counted cross stitch, going to Gospel concerts and cake decorating where she made many birthday and wedding cakes. She loved receiving cards from family and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving Husband, wonderful parents, special sister Ruth Fessenden, special sister-in-law Avis Overlock, sisters Elinor Stevens and Vera Ross, brothers Lloyd Overlock and Clair Overlock.
She is survived by her children, Timothy and wife Theresa of Hermon, Brian of Brewer, Dan and wife Brenda of Pennsylvania, Ron and wife Shirley of Pennsylvania, Brenda and Husband Scott of Hermon.
Grandchildren, Jack McLaughlin and wife Angel of Orrington, David McLaughlin of Hermon, Linda Barry of S. Portland, Krystle McLaughlin of NH, Aleisha Parongao of Washingon, Bradley McLaughlin and wife Sierra of Bangor, Kyle McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Colton McLaughlin and wife Carlla of Washington, Cameron McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Konnor McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Cody and wife Marissa of Maryland, Veronica McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Jessica Wade of Bangor and Cooper Wade of Hermon.
13 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Many nephews and nieces. One very special nephew David Fessenden and wife Ann of Bangor. Sister-in-law Betty Overlock of Brewer. Friend of 80+ years Gloria Shields of Bangor.
Relatives and friends may call from 5-7PM, Friday, January 5th, 2024, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, ME. Funeral services will be held 1PM, Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 US-2, Hermon, ME, with Rev. Garnett Chute and Pastor Scott Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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After the children were all in school, she went to work as a substitute teacher's aide and a substitute in the cafeteria at Hermon Elementary. She volunteered at Hermon Christian School. She did seasonal work at Stevens Studios for 3 years and worked at Ward Bros at the Bangor Mall. She then went to work at JC Penney where she worked for 16 years before retiring.
She has been a member of Hermon Baptist Church since 1961 where she sang in the choir, was a Sunday school teacher, directed Vacation Bible School, was treasurer for 9 years and worked at summer camps for several years as well as many other jobs in the church.
She enjoyed traveling. Her favorite place to go was Hawaii where she was able to go to all the islands.
Her hobbies included sewing, counted cross stitch, going to Gospel concerts and cake decorating where she made many birthday and wedding cakes. She loved receiving cards from family and friends.
She was predeceased by her loving Husband, wonderful parents, special sister Ruth Fessenden, special sister-in-law Avis Overlock, sisters Elinor Stevens and Vera Ross, brothers Lloyd Overlock and Clair Overlock.
She is survived by her children, Timothy and wife Theresa of Hermon, Brian of Brewer, Dan and wife Brenda of Pennsylvania, Ron and wife Shirley of Pennsylvania, Brenda and Husband Scott of Hermon.
Grandchildren, Jack McLaughlin and wife Angel of Orrington, David McLaughlin of Hermon, Linda Barry of S. Portland, Krystle McLaughlin of NH, Aleisha Parongao of Washingon, Bradley McLaughlin and wife Sierra of Bangor, Kyle McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Colton McLaughlin and wife Carlla of Washington, Cameron McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Konnor McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Cody and wife Marissa of Maryland, Veronica McLaughlin of Pennsylvania, Jessica Wade of Bangor and Cooper Wade of Hermon.
13 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Many nephews and nieces. One very special nephew David Fessenden and wife Ann of Bangor. Sister-in-law Betty Overlock of Brewer. Friend of 80+ years Gloria Shields of Bangor.
Relatives and friends may call from 5-7PM, Friday, January 5th, 2024, at Brookings-Smith, 133 Center Street, Bangor, ME. Funeral services will be held 1PM, Saturday, January 6th, 2024, at Hermon Baptist Church, 2496 US-2, Hermon, ME, with Rev. Garnett Chute and Pastor Scott Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Condolences to the family may be expressed at BrookingsSmith.com.
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