R.I.P.  Josh.  You were a kind soul. A true gentle giant.   I was blessed to have you in our family.  You will be dearly missed by all those that loved and surrounded you.  

I met Josh 4 weeks ago when he came to tow my truck in a rain storm. It was pouring rain and Josh hoped out of his truck, within seconds he was soaking wet while attaching jumper cables in hopes it was just the battery, I asked him what he thinks could be wrong with my truck, his answer, “for starters? It’s a Ford” he chuckled. On the drive to the shop he told us how he avoids listening to scanners when  he can because he doesn’t like to hear the bad news. Rest easy big man.

I am so deeply sorry for this loss… 
Love you guys so much

-Tiffany and Xander

Our deepest condolences to Dave, Deb and the whole family in their great loss. We are sending hugs to all. Love Chris, Julie and Brianna Wenge.

Sinceres condolences to the family

Mario and Nathalie

The cutest, handsome and most quiet little guy I met during a road trip with his mom and antie Lorie to his grand parents wedding in Toronto.  I will always remember that trip Ottawa to Brampton. Josh never complained during this long drive. We will laways remember him!

Since we were teens/young adults, he was always in the protector role. Always keeping an eye and making sure everyone was safe. I always felt safe in his presence.  I will forever miss hanging out at the batcave, eating entire cheesecakes and laughing way too loudly at our ridiculous jokes. I know you are still keeping an eye on everyone and you made such an impact on every life you touched. I miss you already-RIP Josh*

Josh was an amazingly calm, gentle giant.  When he was young, we would play wrestle, and it always seemed i would go a little too far because of not realizing his strength.  Josh, you grew into a man that was loved by all.   Son, father, brother, family man, and friend that will be missed by many.  You touched all our hearts.
Love you  Big Guy❤️

Josh lived with us for a while as a  teenager and helped out so much  and was just a great kid,  best friend to my son, Nick Brynaert.  Always looked after my daughter like a little sister Sara Brynaert and will never be forgotten as such an integral part of our lives.  
We love you and we will miss you xo always.

When Joshua moved to the west end. He and I did all kinds of things together. From video games to cooking. One of my favorite memories was when Josh and I would roughhouse. I think we made a few holes in the walls. That and jumping into his bed to wake him up and get moving.

Josh was my cousin & my very first friend. We were always together- more like siblings for years. I looked up to him so much. In my eyes - he knew everything. He will always have a special place in my heart xoxox

Josh had such a big heart, when he was small and would come over, he would play with my dog for hours and hours. When we rode home on the bus together he would always be so excited to be having a sleep over.
I spent a lot of time with him when he was little, he was my favorite little boy! 
I will miss him and his beautiful heart. 

OBITUARY

Joshua Mclaughlin

21 November, 1988 – 12 August, 2021

Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home

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