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of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of London, England, Berrien Springs, MI and Buckhill Falls, PA, age 86, passed peacefully Monday, October 30, 2017 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, surrounded by family. She was born February 18, 1931 in London, England, the daughter of James Leonard & Violet Alexandra (Hebden) Spall. Jeanne lived the first half of her life in England before moving to Michigan in 1978. She lived in Berrien Springs, MI and Buckhill Falls, PA; since 2007 she resided in Chelsea. A nurse by training (College of London Nursing), she worked for four decades in different settings in England and the United States. Active with her church (St. Barnabus), the Master Gardener program, and Hearts Community Service, she lived a full and active life--independent to the end. An inveterate traveler she visited England, Indonesia, Australia, and much of the US. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick McLaughlin. In addition to her faith, she rejoiced in connections with her extended family, including grandchildren that lived close by, and her great-grandchildren.
Age 86, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Arbor Hospice Residence in Saline. She was born April 9, 1931 in Jackson, Michigan, the daughter of Wendell T. & Eleanor L. (Godley) Bather. Barbara graduated from Jackson High School in 1948. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Barbara worked as an Executive Secretary for 12 years for General Motors in Hudson, OH and Toledo, OH, retiring in 1986. Barbara volunteered at the Chelsea Community Hospital since 1997. She enjoyed music and piano, and was an avid gardener.