Margaret Marchese Laughlin

Laughlin, Margaret Marchese
January 25, 1936 – February 11, 2025
In the care of Mothe Funeral Homes

Our beloved Margaret Marchese Laughlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the age of 89.

Margaret was born the youngest of nine children in Gretna, LA, to Salvadore Marchese and Margaret Panepinto Marchese. She was a graduate of Holy Name of Mary High School in Algiers, class of 1954. She worked at Chevron Oronite in Belle Chasse, LA, and the US Naval Support Activity in Algiers. A native of Gretna, Margaret lived in Belle Chasse for over 40 years and was a resident of Birmingham, AL, since Hurricane Katrina. Her graciousness, contagious smile, and irrepressible good spirits will live on in our hearts and our many fond memories.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald Laughlin, her daughter Darlene Laughlin Matherne (Andy), and her parents and siblings, with whom she is now reunited. She will be dearly missed by the rest of us: her children Larry Laughlin (Barbara), Jacqueline Laughlin Strader (Kent), and Scott Laughlin (Christina); her sister-in-law Sylvia Danigole Marchese; her grandchildren Amber Matherne, Adelyn Matherne Johnston (Thor), Matthew Chivleatto (Sarah), Amanda Chivleatto Williamson (Beaux), Patrick (Maggie), Lee (Rachael), Ryan, Aiden, Ian, and Makaylain Laughlin; and her six great-grandchildren and multiple generations of nephews and nieces.

Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Margaret’s life on Saturday, February 22nd, at Mothe Funeral Home in Harvey, LA. A family gathering at 8 AM will be followed by a public visitation from 9 to 11 AM. Beginning at 11 AM there will be a funeral Mass to which all are welcome. A procession will then bring Margaret to her final resting place beside her husband Don at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Belle Chasse.

The family would like to thank the staffs at The Suites in Algiers, Anderson at Summerfield, and St. Joseph Hospice for their care and kindness.