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GAYLE A. MCLAUGHLIN (Age 94)
Of Bethesda, MD, passed away on August 25, 2025. Beloved wife of Hugh J. McLaughlin, Jr., who preceded her in death. Survived by daughters Sandy L. McLaughlin and Molly McLaughlin Salmi, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

HUGH J. MCLAUGHLIN, JR. (Age 92)
Of Bethesda, MD, passed away on April 25, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Gayle A. McLaughlin. Survived by daughters Sandy L. McLaughlin and Molly McLaughlin Salmi, three grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service for Hugh and Gayle McLaughlin will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, 1 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816. A reception will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fourth Presbyterian Church's Global Missions Ministry (4thPres.org) or The Gideons International (SendtheWord.org).

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Washington Post from Oct. 19 to Oct. 22, 2025.

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