JOHN F. McGLAUGHLIN, SR., RET. CHIEF OF POLICE- John F. McGlaughlin, Sr., age 81 of Laurel, died Friday, April 6, 2007 at his home, with his beloved wife by his side. Born in Bishop Head, MD, he was a son of the late Charles F. and Edith Robinson McGlaughlin. He proudly served his country in the US Navy aboard the USS Colorado Battleship. He was wounded in action in the South Pacific and after transferring to various Naval Hospitals was released and awarded the Purple Heart Award. He was a member of American Legion Post 19 in Laurel. Retired Chief McGlaughlin started his police career in Cambridge, MD, where he served from 1951 through 1957. He worked on the force in Seaford from 1957 to 1963 before his move to Laurel in 1963. He retired in 1983 from the Laurel Police Department after serving as Chief of Police for his last 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Jean, whom he loved dearly; two daughters, Dyan A. Anderson and Karen A. Kennedy; a sister, Elsie Mae Hubbard; and two step-daughters, Dale Bailey and Pamela Bradford. He is also survived by 15 grandchildren , 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John McGlaughlin, Jr.; 2 sisters, Betty Kimmey and Isabella McGlaughlin; and a brother, Charles McGlaughlin. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, April 13, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. at Laurel Baptist Church, 33056 Bi-State Boulevard, Laurel. The Reverend Stephen Booth will officiate. Inurnment with military honors will follow at the Delaware Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com .