Ernest "Ernie" McLaughlin

August 4, 1941 - October 7, 2021

McLaughlin , Ernest O. “Ernie” October 7, 2021 Age 80. Beloved husband of Judith A. (Kenyon) of 57 years. Loving father of Lynn (Chad Keiser) Herrick and Mike (Elizabeth Goldsberry) McLaughlin. Proud grandfather of Kelli (Corey Biechele) Herrick. Dear brother of Nada (Bob) Thompson and the late Tom McLaughlin. Ernie held several automotive patents. He was a member of the American Society of Chemical Engineers and was involved with many organizations at The Church of the Holy Family. Avid fan of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings and especially The University of Michigan. He enjoyed playing cards and most of all, spending time with his family. Visitation Sunday, October 10, 2021 from 1-5 pm with a scripture service at 3 pm at the O’Brien/Sullivan Funeral Home 41555 Grand River Ave Novi. (248) 348-1800. Funeral liturgy 10:30 am Monday, October 11, 2021 with visitation 10 am until time of liturgy at The Church of the Holy Family 24505 Meadowbrook Rd. Novi. Memorial contributions to Capuchins Soup Kitchen or Charity of One’s Choice. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Expressions of sympathy www.obriensullivanfuneralhome.com