Scott Campbell MacDonald's Obituary
Scott Campbell MacDonald
September 6, 1944 – June 28, 2023
With profound sadness, the family of Scott Campbell MacDonald announces his passing of June 28, 2023. Scott will be lovingly remembered and cherished by his children Elizabeth (Charles) and Laird (Heather). Scott will be forever remembered by his three precious grandchildren – Bryce, Campbell, and Finley – who know him as Cool Pop; by his brother Bruce (Marsha); his cousin James (Jennifer); his brother-in-law Roger (Susan), and his nieces Emma (and son Tommy), Sarah (Ian); and countless friends. Scott grew up in both Johnstown, PA and Rockville, MD and graduated from the University of Maryland in 1967. He raised his family with his wife Stella of 49 years in the wooded beauty of Harwood and enjoyed a meaningful career as owner of an advertising agency in Rockville for 10 years and later as owner of our family’s small framing and art business in Annapolis for over 20 years. He was a gifted artist and featured his paintings and metal sculpture in shows run by Muddy Creek Artists Guild of Southern Anne Arundel County. Scott enjoyed reading, history, Scrabble, collecting classic cars, sailing, camping in West Virginia, traveling across the globe to New Zealand, and playing with his children and grandchildren. He relished a good conversation. He was a talented builder, constructing our family’s gazebo, cabin, porch, and multiple sheds, garages, and decks throughout his lifetime. He was a caring husband, a loving father, and a devoted Cool Pop. A private family Graveside Service in Scott’s honor will be held on July 29, 2023 at Bestgate Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life for Scott will be held afterwards. Memorial donations in memory of Scott may be made to the Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation and the Muddy Creek Artists Guild Arts Education Fund.
Scott used a tagline on his emails: “Serenity now,” next to an icon of the earth. Many likely remember the Seinfeld episode from the late 1990s when that phrase became popular; in fact, it quickly became a running joke in our family. But to me, “serenity now” also encapsulates Dad’s peaceful and overall chill outlook on life. He truly believed in love and peace, and he constantly hoped for a better future for his children and grandchildren. I am realizing now with more clarity that his intention was to bring serenity to everyone in his life, especially to those he loved the most. I feel it now, and I know he does too.
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