McLauchlan, Paul W., 63, Woodland, at Woodland, September 13, 2009. Arrangements are in the care of the Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Woodland – Paul W. McLauchlan, 63, died on September 13, 2009, at his residence in Woodland. He was born on August 21, 1946, in Caribou to the late T. W. and Alice (Anderson) McLauchlan. Paul is survived by his wife Mary Wyman McLauchlan whom he married on June 19, 1982; two sons, Ian W. and Justin E. of Woodland; his sister Jean Frost of Scarborough and his mother-in-law Marjorie Bell, of Caribou. Paul was predeceased by a daughter Lindsey Ann.
Paul attended Kents Hill and the University of Maine graduating with a B.S. Economics.
Paul was a well known Caribou businessman, owning and operating TW Insurance Co. and American International Travel Agency. Currently, he was a real estate broker with Re/Max. He was a Little League coach and umpire, Union 122 baseball coach and assistant coach for the Alpine Ski Team at Caribou High School. Paul was fondly known as Big Mac. He was a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), and was one of 16 US instructors to participate in the 9th Interski, Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany, an International Ski Congress established to enhance and expand skiing worldwide.
Paul was a very strong supporter and contributor of the Save Loring Committee, Caribou Develop-ment Foundation, Caribou Chamber of Commerce, and Urban Renewal, always having Caribou’s best interest in mind. Several times he advocated to maintain air service charters coming to Northern Maine. He was a past member of the Caribou Rotary Club and Caribou Country Club.
His national affiliations include Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Caribou Lodge #170, A.F. & A.M., Maine and National Realtor, and Continental Airlines Advisory Board.
Friends visited with the family 1-3 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009, at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. from the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Thomas Bentum, officiating.
Friend who wish may send donations to the Ian and Justin McLauchlan Education Fund, c/o Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, PO Box 69, Caribou ME 04736.
For an online registry please go to www.mocklerfuneralhome.com.
