Elizabeth Theresa "Tess Carr (nee McLaughlin), of Ardmore, PA, passed away on November 2, 2019 at Sunrise at Haverford.  She was 96.

Daughter of the late Michael and Ednell Passmore McLaughlin, Tess was born on October 28, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA.

Tess was the beloved wife of the late John A. "Andy" Carr. Devoted mother of John, Julia, Thomas (Virginia), Ellen Owens (James), B. Charles, Elizabeth Sackheim (Michael), Joseph and Kathleen.  Dear sister of Mildred Denesowicz, Bernice Whitmore (Truman), Philip McLaughlin and the late Margaret Duperreault, Anne Dunaway, Patricia Nickle, Richard McLaughlin and Mary Quillen.  She is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 step-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Viewing on Friday November 8th from 6 to 8 PM at McConaghy Funeral Home, 328 W. Lancaster Ave. Ardmore, PA or on Saturday November 9th from 10 to 10:45 AM with Funeral Mass to begin at 11 AM at St. Colman Church, Lancaster Ave. & Argyle Rd., Ardmore.  Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, 701 N. Broad St., Philadelphia PA 19123.