Laurie J. (Howe) McKinney, age 69 of Lauderhill, Florida passed away at home, after a brief battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. She was born on Saturday, June 24, 1950 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years: Charles W. “Buddy” McKinney; sons: David J. Fitzgerald and his wife Jennifer and Ronald R. Loader and his wife, Amie; brother: John J. Howe and his wife, Mary Ann; sisters: Judith L. Wade-Ritchie, Christine L. Howe and her companion, William and Sherri A. Patterson and her husband, Robin; step-children: Kathleen Wozniak and Paul McKinney; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family of Laurie J. McKinney would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff of Heartland Hospice for their care of Laurie and support to her family in the most difficult of times.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Laurie & Buddy’s home on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Laurie’s Hometown Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln Street, Worcester, Massachusetts 01605.
Arrangements entrusted to: Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.
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Doris & Rick (Lauderhill FL.)
September 25, 2019, 12:00 am
We are so sorry for your Loss.
We will always remember Laurie of her big Heart her beautiful Smile and the Love she had for her Family .
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kerry Donahue (Worcester, MA)
September 25, 2019, 12:00 am
We love you Auntie Laurie. Our deepest condolences to all who loved her. She will be missed.
LINDA EDMONDS (SOUTHBRIDGE)
September 25, 2019, 12:00 am
Fly high with the Angels Laurie….RIP!
Rev. John & Linda Townsend (Marlborough, MA)
September 25, 2019, 12:00 am
Our hearts are broken, but our God supplies our comfort and peace in our grief. May the Lord Bless and keep you in His care.
DianneTaylor-Oakes (Shrewsbury, Mass)
September 26, 2019, 12:00 am
I will miss you forever my friend. Till we meet again. RIP🙏🙏💔
alice williams (3398 n w 22 street laudredale lakes florida 33311)
September 26, 2019, 12:00 am
sorry for your loss we will really miss her armando and alice
Joan & David Daniels (Paxton, MA)
September 27, 2019, 12:00 am
Buddy, we are truly sorry for your loss. For 60 years, we have been friends, we went to school together, worked together and have a lot of memories. It saddens us to know what you are going through right now. Laurie and you have been in our prayers and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Love Joan and David
Kitty (Worcester)
September 28, 2019, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences to all Bud and the Howe family … I will miss looking forward to lauries summer visits… Laurie was such a great person with her perfect hair and her must must have nails .. Love you and will miss you very much..