Brian Laughlin

Dear Members,

I regret to inform you that Brian Laughlin, co-owner of Northeast Concrete Pumping and Crane Service passed away Wednesday, August 28^th after a long battle with lung cancer.

Brian started Northeast in 1982 with two Thompson boom pumps. He later purchased Elba, Schwing and then Putzmeister pumps. In 1986, Brian added a partner, Joe Croteau, and together they built their fleet to a total of 10 Putzmeister concrete pumps ranging in size from 32 to 47 meters along with a City Pump and trailer pump.  Along with their pumps, in 2008 the two started a crane company which now consists of four cranes. But Joe says even though they owned cranes, Brian’s real love was always concrete pumping. He also says Brian was always a very smart businessman who “knew when to hold ‘em and knew when to fold ‘em!”. He was a true gambling man.

Brian M. Laughlin, 63, of Kennebunkport, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. He was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on August 31, 1949, a son of Harry and Dorothy Laughlin. He graduated from Wakefield High School, class of 1967. Brian moved to Maine in 1978. A successful businessman, he founded Northeast Concrete Pumping in 1982. After 26 years, he expanded the company to Northeast Concrete Pumping and Crane Service, located in Scarborough. His hobbies included gardening, playing golf, watching football and traveling. Brian enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and his MGB convertible. He also loved wintering in Florida with his wife Shelene. He was predeceased by his parents, one son Jeffrey Michael and his siblings Sheila, Marty, John and Keith. He is survived by his wife Shelene, his children – Jessica, Briana & Daniel,Step son – Bryan, grandchildren – Gina, Rielly, Bryan & Skyla, siblings – Sherrie, Kevin, Harry, Tim & Laurie and many other family and friends.  

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

A Celebration of Life will be held 4-7PM Sunday, September 1, 2013, at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James Street, Saco. To send condolences to the family go to www.cotefuneralhome.com 

Our deepest regrets extend to Brian’s family, as well as to Joe and all those at Northeast Concrete Pumping.

Regards,

Christi Collins
Executive Director