Charles F. McLaughlin Jr.
Charles F. “Bud” McLaughlin Jr., 98, passed away on Tuesday May 23, 2023, at the Marshwood Center in Lewiston.
He was born June 10, 1924, in Chelsey, Mass., the son of Charles and May McLaughlin Sr.
Bud attended school in Massachusetts and joined the United States Army Air Corp proudly serving his country during WWII.
He worked as a truck driver for many years and in 1973 moved up to Maine to the cottage he had
purchased in 1968. He and his wife Ethel opened Bud-Et’s, a sub shop, and ran that with their daughter Kathy until they retired in 1986.
Bud volunteered at the Bridgton Hospital coffee shop for many years and then was a daily customer until they closed.
He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion member for 48 years, a member of Post 67 in Bridgton.
Bud loved people and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Ethel, his daughter Carolyn Smith and Patricia B. and a son Charles III, grand-daughter Jennifer Monteiro along with three sisters and one brother.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted daughter Kathy O’Neil and her husband Bill, granddaughter Kelly O’Neil-Wilson and husband Spenser. Grandson Patrick O’Neil, granddaughter Fallon Monteiro and great-grandchildren Kamuy O’Neil, Soma O’Neil, and Bodhi Flores.
In keeping with Bud’s wishes, all services will take place at a later date.
If you wish to make a donation in his memory to the American Legion Post 76, 25 Depot St., Bridgton Me 04009.
Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. To make an online condolence please visit www.chandlerfunerals.com