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BORN
1961
DIED
2012
Scott Stringham Obituary
Born on Sept. 9, 1961, in Mineola, New York the son of Edgar and Eileen Arthur Stringham. He graduated from Southwick High School. Scott entered the Navy in 1980 and was honorably discharged in 1983 serving on the USS Miller as a Radio Operator.
After the Navy he became a carpenter and was a self-employed contractor who owned Hammer Time Builders. He worked for Nickerson Construction Company in Torrington, and was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local 210.
Scott was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating and snowmobiling. He was an avid Giants and Yankees fan. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He leaves behind his wife the former Helen Madden whom he married on Jan. 11, 1983. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters; Aja Ostrander and her husband Irving of Lee,Massachusetts and Cassie Brancato and her husband Geoff of Sandisfield, Massachusetts, a son, Scott A. Stringham Jr. of Sandisfield. Four grandchildren; Courtney, Olivia and Bethany Ostrander and Lillian Brancato. Five sisters; Karen Deegan of North Carolina, Nancy Skeels of Massachusetts, Judy Bender and her husband Jerry of Massachusetts, Terri Zurawik and her husband Paul of Massachusetts, and Janet Prisco and her husband Emil of Tennessee along with several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Scott Stringham Sr. will be held on Friday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee with the Rev. Bill Neil, pastor of The First Congregational Church in Lee, officiating. Burial will follow in Sandisfield Center Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Scott A. Stringham Jr. College fund, in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, Ma, 01238. If you would like to leave a message of condolence or share pictures or stories please visit our website at www.kellyfuneralhome.net.
Memories and Condolences
for Scott Stringham
17 Entries
Ericka Hardie
October 25, 2012
Helen Im so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband
Prayers to you and your family~
Susan Stow-Warner
October 25, 2012
There are no words to express my deepest sorrow for you and your family, my thoughts are with you.
Marge (Robillard) Valois
October 25, 2012
Helen, Aja, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you all. God Bless!
Jon Lattin
October 25, 2012
To The Stringham Family
We are very sorry for your loss. Scott will be missed by all who knew him.
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Nancy Wilcox
October 25, 2012
Helen, Aja, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Gifford + Alison Benedict
October 25, 2012
To the Stringham Family
We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire family! God Bless you
Debbie Casey
October 25, 2012
To The Stringham family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Scott was a great guy and will be missed. Again so sorry.
The Leonards'
October 24, 2012
Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
loving father and devoted husband loved by all
don & qui madden
October 24, 2012
he will be truely missed
Eric & Vickie Eisenlohr
October 24, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Robin Wilcox
October 24, 2012
To the Stringham family,
I cannot find a word that seems to fit,nor can I begin to express how very sorry I am. My heart is with you,and I am here if you need anything.
To my "Buddy" Scott... Peace,happiness,Light,and Love, Robin
Terry LaCasse (Margraf)
October 24, 2012
Helen, Scott and family,
I hope that the love and support from your family and friends will help get you through this very sad time. Only time can heal the pain you hold in your hearts. Please know you are all in my thoughts.
October 24, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Charles & Doris Ostrander
October 24, 2012
Our deepest symphty to you and your family.
October 24, 2012
Hellen, Scott and Family,
We are just broken at the news and all our prayers go out to you at this time.
Love the Grays
Joyce and Bob Gaskas
October 23, 2012
Helen and family, Want to send our sympathy. Think of you and family often, had some good years with being a neighbor and enjoying the girls.
Brad & Charlotte Wilson & Family
October 23, 2012
To The Stringham Family, our son Chad goes to school with Scott Jr. He told us about Mr. Stringham. We were so very sorry to hear of his passing. We pray that God will give you all peace and strength now and in the days to come. You all are in our prayers.
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