A. Laura McCourt

A. Laura McCourt, a Library staff member for twenty-eight years) and an honorary member of the Bowdoin Alumni Association, died on June 10, 2019, in Brunswick, Maine.

(The following appeared online at stetsonsfuneralhome.com in June 2019):

Anne Laura McCourt, age 88, died Monday, June 10, at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born in Bath on April 19, 1931, the daughter of John Joseph and Reta Comeau Mulcahy. She graduated from Morse High School in 1949.

She married Nelson McCourt on March 8, 1952. He died June 26, 2005. Laura worked as the librarian at Bowdoin College for twenty-eight years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing Bunko, and volunteering at Mid Coast Hospital.

Laura was predeceased by husband Nelson McCourt, son Gary McCourt, grandson-in-law Brett Orsini, five sisters, and one brother.

Surviving is son James McCourt, son Charles McCourt, son Stephen McCourt, son Mark McCourt and wife Rebecca Lynn, and daughter-in-law Cindy Vincent. Laura was also survived by grandson Dana Jellison and wife Amanda, grandson Justin Vincent and wife Gillian, granddaughter Sallie Albert and husband Ryan, granddaughter Elizabeth Kinsella, granddaughter Kadie Orsini and granddaughter Jennifer McCourt. She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff at Thornton Hall in Brunswick, particularly Nikki Rollins and Faith Perry.

1 Comment A. Laura McCourt

  1. John Frazer ‘87

    I worked with Mrs. McCourt at the library. She was always friendly and cheerful and made you happy to walk in the door. R. I .P.

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