Vivian Laura McClain

Vivian Laura McClain, 90, a resident of Cape Coral, FL for the past 14 years, formerly of Warren, MI, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at 3:43am surrounded by her three daughters. She was born May 5, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Benjamin and Mary McLaughlin, now deceased.

Vivian was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church in Cape Coral. Vivian worked at Chatham Supermarket in the main office for 25 years starting as a switchboard operator and working her way to executive administrative assistant to the vice president. She was a very dedicated employee who instilled a strong work ethic in her children. She didn’t stay retired for long and continued to work part time for various companies. When Vivian moved to Cape Coral in 2006, she loved it so much she felt it was truly home and would always say “it’s another day in paradise.” Vivian had many hobbies, including travel, gardening, sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She was known to be a fashionista and accessorized from head to toe. She was technology savvy and especially loved playing computer games. Her favorite game was Bingo Blitz. Vivian had a passion for dining out so much so that she became friends with many of the wait staff in the area. She would always be willing to suggest a great place to eat! Vivian loved her family and loved the Lord and always felt He had a plan for her. She will be missed by many.

She is survived by three loving daughters, Linda McClain Diaz (Ruben) of San Marcos, CA, Laura Schultz (Gary) of Houghton Lake, MI, and Karen McClain of Cape Coral; five siblings, Lisa McLaughlin of MI, Dennis McLaughlin of FL, Kenny McLaughlin of MI, Kevin McLaughlin of MI, and Jerry McLaughlin of MI; eight grandchildren, Kelli Noonan (Chris) of Encinitas, CA, Kara Buczek (Aaron) of Encinitas, CA, Lisa Teeter (David) of Zionsville, IN, Jill Goodall (Hayden) of Buckeye, AZ, Domenic Nardoni (Leslie) of Ann Arbor, MI, Angelo Nardoni (Danielle) of South Lyon, MI, Justin McClain (Betsy) of Oceanside, CA, Kaylin Sauer (Johan) of Sweden; as well as 17 great grandchildren, Kiersten Noonan, Keith Noonan, Rachel Buczek, Jack Buczek, Ben Teeter, Maddy Teeter, Lilli Teeter, Oliver Goodall, Lainey Goodall, Annalina Nardoni, Vivienne Nardoni, Sophia Nardoni, Gia Nardoni, Jaylin McClain, Briley McClain, Axel Sauer, and Astrid Sauer.

Vivian was preceded in death by her husband, Webster James McClain, Jr. on November 10,1990; a son, Paul McClain on August 3, 2010; as well as eight siblings, Leatrice Lackie, Benjamin McLaughlin, Nancy McLaughlin, David McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin, Ronald McLaughlin, Joyce McLaughlin, Linda McLaughlin.

No formal services are planned at this time. Internment at Great Lakes National Cemetery Holly, MI.

Memorial Contributions in memory of Vivian Laura McClain are suggested to Wounded Warriors at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=10043&ovr_acv_id=5246.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.