SEBAGO — Robert H. “Jake” Loughlin, 88, of Sebago, died peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass., following an illness.

He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret M. (Hay) Loughlin, who died in 1999 and Patricia C. (McCarthy) Loughlin, who died in 2011.

Born on Oct. 14, 1930, in Waltham, Mass., the son of the late Joseph F. and Catherine F. (McDonough) Loughlin, he was a former longtime resident of Franklin, Mass., and spent his retired winters in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.

He was raised in Watertown, Mass., and was a graduate of Newton Trade School, electrical, Class of 1949. He continued his education at Northeastern University, where he received his associate’s degree in Business. Jake was employed at Raytheon for over 40 years, retiring in 1991, as a manufacturing manager, where he oversaw the Patriot GSE assembly. 

A proud American, he joined the United States Navy in 1950.

he attained the rank of AEAN, serving during the Korean War. He was awarded the National Defense Medal and was honorably discharged in Sept. 1954.

Jake began going to Sebago Lake in 1950, where he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a handyman who could fix anything, and enjoyed doing home improvement projects, both at home and at the cottage. He was an avid, passionate and competitive golfer, who was a member of many golf leagues throughout his younger years. He continued his love for the sport, as a member of a retirement golf group in New Smyrna Beach, Fla. 

He is survived by his children, Robert H. Loughlin Jr. of Hudson, N.H., Patricia J. Loughlin of Franklin, Mass., Thomas W. Loughlin of Franklin, Mass., and James J. Loughlin of Franklin, Mass.; sisters, Marie Laughrea of Plymouth, Mass., Rita Scudder of Watertown, Mass., and Sr. Christine Loughlin, OP (Peggy) of Plainville, Mass.; and his companion Kathryn Spence of Ohio; his cherished three grandchildren, Jake E., Jenny M., and Kelli M. Loughlin. He was the brother of the late Joseph Loughlin.

A funeral was held on Tuesday, April 16, at 9 a.m., at the Charles F. Oteri and Son — Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage St., followed by a funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church, 1 Church Square, Franklin, Mass., at 10 a.m. Interment with military honors followed at the parish cemetery.

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In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to: St. Mary’s Church, Franklin, Mass., and Friends of Sebago Lake, 27 Long Point Road, Standish, ME 04084.