Herbert F. "Herb" Scudder

Herbert F. "Herb" Scudder

Herbert Scudder Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 17, 2008.
WEST BRIDGEWATER — Herbert Freeman "Herb" Scudder, 82, of West Bridgewater, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital in Brockton, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Doris A. (Pratt) Scudder.

Born April 21, 1926, in Brockton, he was the son of the late Howard and Ruth (Hamilton) Scudder.

Herb was a 1944 graduate of Brockton High School and a graduate of Williams Business School, formerly in Brockton. He served as a sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II and was the former co-owner of Scudder Brothers Fuel Company, Inc. He was a member of the American Legion and a member of the Scudder Association.

In addition to his wife, Doris, of 49 years, he is survived by a son, Glenn F. Scudder, and his wife, Cynthia, of East Bridgewater; a daughter, Brenda R. Tekin, of Bridgewater; seven grandchildren, Alex Scudder, Caity Scudder, Jenny Scudder, Matthew Scudder, Diana Tekin, Daniel Tekin and Souzy Tekin; a brother, Davis H. Scudder, of Brockton; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, Chapel for all Faiths, 647 Main St., Brockton. Interment will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery in West Bridgewater. Visitation will take place on Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Scudder Memorial Hospital, c/o Vellore CMC Board USA, 457 Riverside Drive, Suite 243, New York, NY 10115, or visit www.vellorecmc.org. For additional information or to send a condolence, please visit www.d-mfh.com.

Arrangements are by the Dahlborg-MacNevin Funeral Home, 647 Main St., Brockton.

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July 27, 2008

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July 21, 2008

Sue Dalterio posted to the memorial.

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kevin breen

July 27, 2008

A couple of years ago two men taught me the power of a "ready smile" . I am forever in Herb and Dave's debt.

Sue Dalterio

July 21, 2008

Our thoughts go out to your family. We had alot of great years with Herb - especially at the Kettle-Ho & the Cotuit Highgrounds.
With deepest sympathy,
Buddy & Barbara Martin,
Sue & Jay Dalterio

Toni Brodeur

July 21, 2008

Dear Glenn, Brenda, and families,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mike Casey

July 19, 2008

Mr. Scudder,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Very Rev. & Mrs. John T. Bacon

July 18, 2008

Glenn and family,

My wife, Pam, and I are very sorry for your loss.

We are thinking of you at this time.

May the love and prayers of old Scouting friends help comfort you.

Mike, Karen and Jacob McLaughlin

July 17, 2008

Dear Glenn and Cindy,
We are sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Trojano

July 17, 2008

The Scudder Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laura Hoyt-Vigeant

July 17, 2008

Dear Brenda & Family:
May you find comfort in the friends and family that share in your grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

July 17, 2008

Dear Glenn and Family: My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Debbie Price
M&E
Seabrook, NH

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