Cornelius J. A"ConnieA" McLaughlin - age 79 - of Toronto. Passed away suddenly at his home Sunday - December 25, 2005.He was born March 9, 1926 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland the son of the late Patrick and Helena Mary (Leonard) McLaughlin.Connie is a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church of Toronto and a member of the Toronto American Legion Post # 86 of Toronto.He is retired after 26 years from the Titanium Metals Corporation of Toronto.Connie was preceded in death by: Parents / 3 Brothers - Seamus, George and Sean / 5 Sisters - Jo, Paddy, Lily, Merraid and Annie.His survivors are:Wife: Rose Ann Lamantia McLaughlin of the home whom he married September 15, 1962Son: George K. McLaughlin and wife Michelle of Toronto2 Daughters: Patty Kondik and husband Larry of Toronto Maggie Tizziani and husband Dan of TorontoGrandchildren: Bandon & Erica Kondik / Roseanne & Lino Tizziani / Sean, Kaelyn and Karrah McLaughlinGreat-grandson: Brian Alan Orin, Jr.3 Sisters: Sally Cadegan of Toronto Eileen Lamantia and husband John of Toronto Una McLaughlin of Ballymena, Northern Ireland3 Brothers: Patrick McLaughlin and wife Veronica of England Eamon McLaughlin and wife Aine of Baton Rough, Louisiana Thomas McLaughlin and wife Muriel of ScotlandFriend and family will gather for visitation 1-4 and 6-9 Wednesday at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main Street - Toronto. 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446.A Vigil Service will be held at 8:30 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.There will be a Blessing Service 9:30 A.M. Thursday - December 29th at the funeral home followed by a Funeral Liturgy with Mass 10:00 A.M. Thursday at the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church - Findley St. at Euclid Ave. - Toronto. Burial will follow at the Toronto Union Cemetery.Memorial contributions in memory of Connie may be made to Catholic Central High School - Crusader Renaissance Campaign - 320 West View Ave. - Steubenville, OH 43952