Lovingly written by his family...On Thursday September 20, 2018, Scott D. McLaughlin born July 13 1973, spent his last day doing just exactly what he loved, tinkering on his cars at his home in Whiteford, MD and making plans with good friends. A Jeep man at heart, he was so excited to display his latest acquisition, a slick Volkswagen that he had his eye on like a kid in a candy shop. Always quick with a smile and a clever word, Scott was a fierce competitor and avid player of corn-hole and “pong ping”. His many talents included photography, woodwork, art and the list goes on. He excelled at anything he put his mind to. He was a hat guy, a lover of Fedoras and Ascot caps. He was a beard guy always ready with a tin full of mustache wax and a bottle of oil. He was an original with a style all his own. Scott could often be found breaking out his “tricky tricky dance moves” surrounded by the people he loved. He lived for Friday nights, his friends knew by noon they could expect a stream of messages from him usually starting with “what’s going on tonight”. Scott had a youthful spirit, a kind and gentle soul. Liked by everyone who met him and dearly loved by those who he called friends and family, he is irreplaceable and will be deeply missed.

Scott is survived by his wife of 22 years, Alison “Ali” McLaughlin of Whiteford, MD, who considers him her perfect match and the other half of her soul. His beautiful daughter, of whom he is so proud, Hannah Lee Mendoza Orozco “McLaughlin” originally of Whiteford, MD, currently of Anchorage, AK. His son-in-law, with whom he had an instant bond, Kadith Mendoza Orozco, of Anchorage, AK.

His mother, Dolores Ruth McLaughlin (nee Humphreys) of Perry Hall, MD who loved her “oni-oni boy”. His father, David Bruce McLaughlin and wife, Nancy McLaughlin of Ocean Pines, MD. His older brother, Michael Bruce McLaughlin and younger sister, Lori Suzanne McLaughlin of Perry Hall, MD, who shared Scott’s passion for all things Celtic and who will always have fond memories of their childhood and the special bond between them. Aunt and uncles: Ron and Debbie Ballweg, of Bel Air, MD; Rick and Heidi Humphreys and his niece Brooke Lee Humphreys of New Freedom, PA. Cousins: John and Liane Bell; Chad and Melissa Bell and their beautiful families as well as a multitude of other aunts, uncles and cousins too numerous to list.

His father and mother-in-law, George and Ann Clark of Whiteford, MD who considered him their son and treated him as such. Brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Lisa Clark of Oxford, PA who took an immediate liking to Scott as everyone does. Their children: Sarah Clark of Nashville, TN; Wesley Clark of Philadelphia, PA; Mason and James Clark of Oxford, PA, all of whom loved him and all of whom he loved. Brother and sister-in-law, Eric and Deena Clark of Whiteford, MD, who were more than family to him sharing his passion for corn-hole and a good time. His nieces “the 3 M’s” Molly, Madison and Mackenzie Clark of Whiteford, MD who lovingly referred to him as “Uncle Scoot”.

Also sharing in the tragic loss of such a wonderful man are friends from all parts of his life, from his school days to his work days at Home Depot, where he was lovingly referred to as “Scotty-too-Hottie, Uncle Scott, and McLovin”, Harford Memorial Hospital, where he was an instant hit and where he made lifelong friends and reconnected with friends from his childhood, and his Harford County Government Crew, who grew to love him in less than a year’s time and have shown that in ways he would be so appreciative of. Perhaps no one will grieve his loss more than the countless number of friends, too staggering to list, who he considered his tribe who he loved too deeply to describe.

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air, 224 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD at 1pm on Saturday, September 29th with Reverend John V. Carlson officiating. A celebration of life will follow for those who wish to remember Scott in the way that he would want. In lieu of flowers, his family would appreciate a contribution to your favorite charity in his memory.