Mark Scott Obituary
Mark King Scott, 74, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, passed away on November 15, 2023 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Bedford, MA. He was born on January 2, 1949, in Weston, MA, the son of two former World War II Navy pilots. Mark was a dedicated sound engineer in radio (CBN) and film, as well as a skilled gardener and landscaper.
Mark served in the US Army Signal Corps during the Vietnam Era. His military associations were a significant part of his life, and he was proud of his service to his country. He was buried with military honors at the Lincoln Cemetery on December 7, 2023, in the company of his mother and brother Stanford.
Mark was a graduate of Lincoln MA public schools and Lincoln Sudbury High School before furthering his education at Simon's Rock.
In his free time, Mark enjoyed trail walking; previously, rock face climbing, skiing, and sailing. His adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors were evident in his hobbies. He was a serious student of film, enjoyed word play, and had a strong sense of design and a beautiful calligraphic handwriting. His sense of humor surfaced in the wonderful stories and inspired improv with which he entertained friends and strangers.
Mark is survived by his younger half brothers, Steven Lemander of Ayer, MA; and Timothy and Peter Scott of Weston, MA. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily King Jump Scott Lemander; father, Albert Scott; and brother Stanford Warren Scott.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Animal Rescue League, Sierra Club, The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail, Northeast Animal Shelter, and/or the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Mark will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him, especially his walking companion Catherine, their cat Miki, and the birds and small wildlife who always reveled in his presence.
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**Death Notice**
Mark King Scott, 74, passed away on November 15, 2023, in Bedford, MA. He is survived by younger half brothers, Steven Lemander of Ayer, MA; Timothy and Peter Scott of Weston, MA. Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Emily King Jump Scott Lemander; father, Albert Scott; and brother Stanford Warren Scott. Contributions in his memory can be made to various charitable organizations.
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Catherine Spotswood Gibbes
June 4, 2025
Continuing daily walks with Mark's spirit keeping pace beside me: on the hospital grounds in Bedford until he drew his last breath, and now in the tranquil cemetery in Lincoln, the town where he grew up. The beautiful fields and trees and farms along Lexington Road would be very familiar to him, as would the planes (and music) from nearby Hanscom where his flight instructor mother taught him to fly in his teens. It seems very fitting that he came home to Lincoln.
Jones Family
July 13, 2024
Mark was a spirited and witty person, a kind friend and neighbor. He cared for the greater good in our world and shared his thoughts and visions articulately. My family was so fortunate to have known him and his presence is definitely missed.
MARILYN LEVISS
June 15, 2024
A fine gentleman who was always ready to help those who crossed his path. He is truly missed.
Betsy Czarnowski
June 11, 2024
I first met Mark when I was volunteering with St. Vincent de Paul Society. He was always lively. He told me about how he ended up in the Army. He also told me stories of his brother Stan, and his mother. He told me about being in the war. The war left a lasting impression on him. when he heard other vets talking about what they experienced he wanted to listen and be involved in the conversation. Mark was kind and very much enthralled with Catherine. He always refer to her as "My angel".
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Catherine Gibbes
June 10, 2024
His white headdress, inspired by his Chiricahua (Apache) heritage and worn "to remember those who did not come back" (from Vietnam), his white Nissan, his American Spirit cigarettes, his love of music, his sense of humor. A walking companion with a perfectly matched pace!
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