Obituary of Carol A. McLaughlin

CAROL  A. MCLAUGHLIN

Carol Ann Ryan McLaughlin, 83, of Saratoga Springs, peacefully entered into eternal life surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Born in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Catherine Carlos Ryan.

Carol was a Medical Office Manager for many years. She went on to open and operate her own Consignment Shop. Prior to joining the workforce, Carol was a stay-at-home mom raising her three children along with being a surrogate mother to their many friends.

Carol loved art, reading, and playing games especially with her nieces and nephews. She found enjoyment every spring and summer watching tennis and could give you the stats on any of the major players. Carol had a flair for fashion shopping primarily in consignment and thrift shops always finding just the right item that turned her outfit into a classical look. Carol also loved browsing through flea markets where she'd find special pieces to add to her beautifully decorated home. She had a love for anything with sunflowers - her very favorite flower. 

Carol was very curious by nature, which she turned into a life-long passion for learning. She was very fascinated by the brain and could talk for hours about its complexities. She voraciously searched for books that could further her knowledge and understanding of life and its many mysteries.

Devoted mother of Kathleen “Kathy: McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin and Joseph McLaughlin, loving sister to Maureen (late, Bert) Robinson, John (Mary Beth) Ryan, Nora Vergis, Catherine (Bernard) Ryan, Margaret (Joseph) Kelley and Ann Marie “Annie” (Richard) Scott, also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews, cousins and their families.

There will be a Private Mass of Christian Burial celebrated for Carol at St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton Park.

Though Carol will be deeply missed, her love, laughter, and kindness will remain forever in our hearts. Per her wishes Carol’s ashes will be privately scattered and a community celebration of life is being planned for Spring of 2026. Details will be announced at a later date.

Carol’s family would like to extend their sincere appreciation especially to Dr. Adamo, nursing and staff of Albany Medical Center for the care Carol received.

Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to St. Jude’s, the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln., Latham, NY or the party of your choice in memory of Carol A. McLaughlin.

Cremation and Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 RT-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065

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