William E. “Bill” Laughlin, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, November 23rd. He was 85. Born and raised in Somerville, he was the cherished son of the late Henry L. and Myra (Meagher) Laughlin.

Bill adored his family. He was the epitome of a true family man. Bill enjoyed his neighbors and talked to anyone who walked down the street. He looked forward to seeing all the neighborhood dogs and would offer them a treat. When Bill was not spending time with his family you could find him puttering around in his yard or working on his next wood working project.

William was the beloved husband of 63 years to Janice L. (LeBlanc) Laughlin. Devoted father of William E. Laughlin, Jr., and his wife Mary, Robert A. Laughlin, Kelly A. Sexton and her husband Steven, and Christopher M. Laughlin and his partner Gina. Loving Grampy of Kayleigh, Victoria, Keirra, Steven, Cameron and Kevin.

A funeral service will celebrated at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Saturday, December 7th at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours on Friday, December 6th from 4 to 8 PM. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in William’s name to the M.S.P.C.A - Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130.