Dr. Thomas J. McLaughlin

Tom and I were close friends during our seminary days at Notre Dame, back in the late seventies. He was always so funny, bright, passionate and compassionate. Though we both ended up leaving Holy Cross and the priesthood, and losing touch with one another, we reconnected in 2008 over the phone as if we hadn't seen each other since just the day before. We talked, laughed, reminisced and agreed we'd love to see each other again.
Only this past week, I was thinking of Tom and wondering...

Sad to learn that he is no longer among us. He was a great colleague during my days at iHope. Rest in Peace.

I just learned of Tom's death today, and am deeply saddened by this news. Tom was a wonderful teacher, friend, colleague and all around person. Tom was my mentor for my first semester as a doctoral student at UMass Medical School in 2005, and later served on my doctoral committee. During that first semester, my father became very sick and was in the hospital for a month before passing. My life was very stressful during that month, taking care of two young children, visiting my father in...

I was deeply saddened and shocked to learn of Tommy's passing today. We have been friends since high school, and although our paths took different turns, we always managed to stay in touch. I know he rests peacefully now with his Savior, whom he loved dearly. May God's grace and comfort sustain Onesky and Tommy's family as they mourn. My prayers and blessings go with you.
In Christ Always,
Danny+

I only knew Tom for a short while but he made quite an impact on me. The contributions he made to the world were obvious in our talks together. He will be remembered for those contributions. I will also remember the man with the great smile and wonderful, sincere laugh. I wish I had had the chance to get to spend more time getting to know him but feel fortunate to have enjoyed his company.
Rest in peace Tom.

Patrick Robertson

Tom was my dissertation chair and was very supportive of me and my career development. I was saddened today to belatedly hear of this sad news. My condolences to his family and especially to Onesky.

All Things Pass.
All my senses are illusions.
All my feelings are illusions.
Even love happens but even love passes leaving long memories that fetter my being.
As I climb down in the dark with stillness all around looking for meaning,
I spy an old woman in tattered clothes sitting near a fire with her full dress pulled between her feet.
I approach her dry, dirty even very thirsty.
Behind her is a trickle of water flowing into the inky darkness.
I look at her and say,...

Tom, you were a kind and funny and very good man. A true friend to me and all who knew you and many who never got the honor of meeting you. I am so shocked and sad that you have made your journey beyond this world so very soon. I am so glad that you and Onesky found each other and made such a wonderful life together. I will always love you. Barbara