Kerri McLaughlin-Tomney

Kerri Ann McLaughlin-Tomney of Hopkinton passed suddenly on Nov. 21. She was surrounded by her loving family. Kerri was 56.

Kerri leaves behind her beloved husband and partner in life, Richard Tomney. She was the loving mother to Andrew and Zachary Tomney of Hopkinton. She was the cherished sister of Kenneth McLaughlin and wife Nancy, beloved sister-in-law to Beth (Tomney) Warner and John Schlupf of Cotuit, Jeanie Spinosa of North Carolina, Anthony and Kelley Spinosa of New Jersey, and Michael and Stephanie Spinosa of North Carolina, as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Erin McLaughlin, and her brother-in-law, Bart Warner, both of whom she loved dearly.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Community Church of Hopkinton (146 East Main Street) at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14. A celebration of Kerri’s life will immediately follow the memorial service at the Warren Center, 529 Chestnut Street, Ashland. A private burial is planned.

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Kerri’s name may be made to the National Autism Association at nationalautismassociation.org.

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