Ellen Rose O'Laughlin, née Schratz, of Cumberland, died peacefully at home on June 5, 2024 with her family by her side. She was 92 years old. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving mother, a doting grandmother, and a fervent crossword puzzle enthusiast. A devout Catholic and long-time parishioner of St. John Vianney Church, her faith informed and guided every aspect of her life, lifting us all with her infinite kindness, unending selflessness, and enduring love.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Gerard and Eleanor (Schaab) Schratz, and graduated from Central Catholic High School in Canton, Ohio. Later, after supporting her children in their pursuit of numerous undergraduate and graduate degrees, she fulfilled a lifelong dream to attend college herself, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting from Providence College in 1987 at the age of 56.

Ellen was wed to the late George Wilson O'Laughlin on May 30, 1953, in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. She was married for more than sixty-one years before his passing in 2014.

Of all her life accomplishments, she was most proud of her beloved family. She is survived by six children: Dr. David O'Laughlin and his wife Becky; Kathleen O'Laughlin and her husband Rev. William Sasso; Rita O'Laughlin and her husband Dr. Richard Finegold; Kevin O'Laughlin and his partner Gregg Snyder; Daniel O'Laughlin; and Susan Ronan and her husband Edward. She was the dear grandmother of Laura, Christopher (Deanna), Kelly, Elena, and Brian, and was adored by her great-grandchildren Ciara, Liam, and Luke. Sister of the late Geraldine Schmidt and James Schratz, she was treasured by her many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to celebrate her life with a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 10th, at 10:00 AM at Saint John Vianney Church, 3609 Diamond Hill Road, Cumberland. Burial will be with her husband in RI Veteran's Cemetery, Exeter. Visiting hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made to the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry , 1 Angell Road, Cumberland RI 02864.