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1946
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2021
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Barbara Scott Obituary
She worked for many years as a database administrator for SUBMEPP, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Many of her coworkers became lifelong friends who continued to gather regularly after her retirement in 2006.
Joyce married Russell Scott, Jr. in June of 1983, in Berwick, Maine. They had a dream of having an island home on Lake Winnipesaukee, and worked very hard over several years to build their home on Rattlesnake Island. After retirement, they made the island their primary home for 10 months of the year, where they made many good friends.
Joyce was known for her kindness, generosity, creativity and easy sense of humor. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her, including her two beloved cats. An avid nature lover, she paid particular attentions to making sure the local birds were well fed.
She is predeceased by her husband Russel M. Scott Jr., her sons Jeffrey T. Therrien and Michael Therrien.
She is survived by her brother, John Gould and wife Ellen of Connecticut; sister Carol Sanders of Vermont; stepdaughter Susan Monaghan and spouse Brigit Ordway; stepson Robert Scott and wife Lesley; grandsons Matthew Therrien and wife Adrianne, Nicholas Therrien, Jeffrey Monaghan and wife Deven; granddaughters Noelle Linnemeyer, Meg Scott and Michelle Scott; and great-granddaughters Lyla, Lydia and Aubrey.
SERVICES: Services will be held in the summer. Details will be shared at that time.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: Four Legged Freedom Rescue, P.O. Box 506, Kennebunk, ME 04043. This organization was instrumental in helping find Joyce's cats a home. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the online guestbook.
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Don and Peg Hughes
January 17, 2021
We've lost a good friend who had a warm smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Rest in peace, Joyce.
Debra Hamel
January 17, 2021
So sorry to learn of Joyce's passing. She was a beautiful lady both inside and out and will be greatly miss. I take solace knowing that she has reunited with Russ and her sons. RIP my friend. Thoughts and prayers to all of her family and friends.
Eve and Bob Deforge
January 16, 2021
My husband and I worked for years with "BJ" at SUBMEPP. She was great - always friendly and helpful. A real treat if we had to call her with our computer problems, never fussed and always fixed our issues. BJ you were wonderful to know. We are very sorry to hear of your passing.
Frank and Cindy Merrill
January 15, 2021
Sue,
Cindy and I are very sorry for your loss are thoughts are with you.
Nancy & Mark Watson
January 15, 2021
We are so sad to hear of Joyce's passing. We will forever appreciate the friendship shared with Joyce and Russell on Rattlesnake Island. Lots of happy memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tyler Stevens
January 15, 2021
I worked with Barbara for a number of years. Barbara was a good person, smart, funny and cared about the work that she was doing. She'll be missed.
Angel Belair
January 14, 2021
I'm so sorry for your loss, sending prayers to your family..
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