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Robert Scott Obituary
He was born Dec. 8, 1916, son of Walter and Lillian (McClay) Scott, brother of Dorothy Dancy, Wainwright "Bun" Scott, and E. Wilbur Scott, all deceased. He attended Flanders School, Chapman Technical School, the University of Connecticut, and Michigan State University.
In 1945, he married Jane Meadnis of East Lyme, with whom he raised nine children. They had a happy and busy marriage for 40 years. After her death, he married Betty Whittlesey Johnson of Niantic, but was widowed again in 1989. Then he lived alone, with the help of relatives and caregivers, until his death. However, alone was not lonely, as his home was headquarters for his large extended family.
Woody was a lifelong fruit and vegetable farmer. With his father and brother,Wainwright, he operated Scott Orchards, with apple orchards along Scott Road and a roadside market on the Boston Post Road. For many years he also sold apples wholesale, supplying First National and A & P stores from Groton to Madison, the U.S. Naval Submarine Base, and produce markets in Providence. Woody helped his sons start similar farm businesses, until today there are also Scott's Farm Markets in Glastonbury, Essex, Deep River, Old Saybrook, and Winfield, Pa.
Two of Woody's most popular undertakings were Pick-Your-Own strawberries and farm tours. In June, cars would line up early in the morning on Dean Road, waiting for the berry fields to open.Woody loved having the crowds enjoying the summer outing but hated seeing his beautiful berries crushed underfoot. He could often be heard loudly berating his customers, which they accepted as part of the experience. In September, the traffic on Scott Road alternated between flatbed trucks laden with large bins of the apples, and yellow school buses loaded with children touring the orchards. Hundreds of local schoolchildren, under Woody's personal direction, walked through the orchards, picked gourds and pumpkins in the vegetable fields, sipped fresh cider, and shivered in the cold storage.
In 1987, most of the Scott Road Orchard was sold, and Woody used some of the proceeds to establish the Jane Scott Mission Fund, in honor of his late wife, whom he had considered a partner in all he did. For the next 20 years, Woody drove many miles daily among his sons' farms in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, delivering supplies, produce, and advice (gratis).
In addition to actual farming, Woody loved the land itself. As a young man, he spent winters cutting witch hazel in the woods of eastern Connecticut for the Dickinson Mill in Essex. As a result, he was familiar with every back road in the area, and could tell you how to get anywhere three different ways. Later, he bought, sold, and often developed land in East Lyme, which accounts for local street names like Enid, Whitney, etc.
He used his knowledge of land for the benefit of the Town of East Lyme, serving on the Planning Commission for many years. He had an ability to look at maps and plans and visualize the actual land represented. His leisure reading consisted of subdivision regulations. In addition, he served on three school building co!llmittees and ended his civic activities with several terms on the board of finance.
Woody was well-known locally for his generosity and his genial personality. He could start a conversation with anyone, including non-English speakers (yell louder), and felt at home anywhere, no matter what his attire. His position was that a farmer's "uniform" was appropriate anywhere. His real interest in and honest concern for people made him many friends, despite his total lack of tact. He had a short fuse.
Woody was a Christian, a member and lifelong trustee of Flanders Baptist and Community Church. His faith was simple and unwavering. His family was extremely important to him. He was an indulgent father and very indulgent grandfather. He leaves a large family to remember him, with a very large supply of stories for laughter.
He is survived by his daughter, Enid (John) Wolch of Versailles and their children, Jennifer Wolch, David (Lynn) Wolch, Mary Wolch, and Naomi (Camilo) Rosa, and his daughter, Naomi (Peter) Tomasik of East Lyme; his son, Woody (JoAnn) Scott of Glastonbury and their children, Michael Scott and Charlie (Wendy) Scott, his son, Winston (Diane) Scott of Deep River and their children, Jane (Scott) Lavezzoli, Emily Scott, and Hannah Scott, his son, Wilson (Clara) Scott of Norwich and their children, Amy (Manuel) Diaz and Wilson (Kimberly) Scott II, his son, Webster (Lisa) Scott of East Lyme and their children, William (Tammie) Scott, Mary (Chris) Sanchez, Beth Scott, Lydia Scott, Anna Scott, and Laura Scott, his son, Whitney (Corina) Scott of Winfield, Pa., and their children, Markus Scott and Grace Scott, his late son Walter's wife, Dolores Scott of East Lyme and their children, Walter Scott Jr., Rebecca Hornby, and Andrea Scott, and his late son Wayne's wife, Kathy Meyers Scott of Oakdale and their children, Nathanael (Callie) Scott, Woodrow Scott, and Katie Scott. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Reyna, Benjamin, Felicia, Noah, Chayse, MacKenzie, Violet, Otto, Clementine, Jovannah, Paige, Tristan, Leila, Sophia, Kaelyn, and Andrew.
He was predeceased by his sons, Walter and Wayne Scott.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at 32 Scott Road, East Lyme. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at Flanders Baptist and Community Church, Boston Post Road, East Lyme. Interment will be private.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Jane Scott Mission Fund, Flanders Baptist Church, 138 Boston Post Road, East Lyme CT 06333.
Arrangements made by Byles Memorial Home, New London.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Scott
dave wolch
January 28, 2010
i have many great memories of my grandfather, but the ones i remember the most,are him going down to my parents house on sunday afternoon. my mom would usually cook a roast. after he had eaten we would lie down and rest. i have so many memories some involve him at the fruit stands. my most memorable memories are from when i was in the military. when i would call him(not as often as i should have) he would always let me know what the weather was going to be.
love you always grandpa
dave
Carol Flanagan-Dupuis
January 21, 2010
Dear Enid,
After all these years, you and I sat together at our class reunion this summer and then my Mom passed away just a week before your Dad. It helps to know they are in a better place, but it still hurts to be orphaned, even at our ages. What wonderful stories in these pages, memories to treasure! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Carol Flanagan-Dupuis
Gary Nelson
January 5, 2010
Dear Woody, JoAnn and Family,
We want to express our condolences to you on the recent loss of your father. My father died in 1978, when I was only 38 and it was a great loss to me. He was a close friend as well as a father to me. I grieved as I know you do now, at the loss. I told God, "Lord, now I don't have a father". I felt like He answered me, "I will be your Father". He has been a wonderful Father to me and to you also.
Blessings, hope you will still make it to Florida.
Gary & Mary Nelson
Tom and Stacy Blackstone
January 5, 2010
Dear Woody, JoAnn and family:
We read with appreciation the fine obituary honoring your Dad and esteemed family patriarch on the occasion of his passing from this life. What a testament to a long life well lived and a very fine gentleman.
We know you will miss him even as you rejoice that he made his "calling and election sure" through his faith in Christ and as a result is now experiencing indescribable bliss in the very presence of his Savior.
You have been and will continue to be much in our thoughts and prayers. May the the Lord Himself comfort each of you (Matt. 5:4).
Norman Peck
January 4, 2010
Dear Wilson, Webster, and all of the Scott family, I only knew your father over the course of the last 20 years from working with him on the Town's Plan of Development in 1999 and his various contributions of information at Zoning Board meetings. I think that I may speak for all the Zoning Board members over the last 20 years in saying that all appreciated his attendance and input very much. He was a pleasure to work with, and I am so greatful to have known him. I was not able to speak with you at the funeral, but my thoughts are with you and hope to run into you again soon. Best Regards, Norman Peck III
Jim Wolch
January 4, 2010
Dear Enid, Jack and Family,
We are saddened to hear about Enid's father's passing. From all accounts, he sounded like a wonderful person with a full life filled with the love of his family. Our prayers go out to all of you while you deal with your loss. What a comfort it must be to know that he is with his Lord Jesus entertaining Him now as he did all of you!
We hope you know our hearts are with you.
Much Love,
Jim, Lisa, Nate and Matt Wolch
Linda Von Winkle-Tomaszek
January 4, 2010
To the entire Scott Family,
Our sincere condolences during this very difficult time in your life with the loss of your Dad, the monarch of the Scott family, someone who’s shoes will be hard to fill.
"Mr. Woody" led a very long, productive, and hard at times, well and meaningful lived life. He like my Dad, made sure his wife, children, and then grandchildren were the most important part of his life and enjoyed doing what ever it took to have that healthy, happy family life.
My memories of your Dad and Mom go back many, many good years. Between the Scott Family and Von Winkle Family, there was a full classroom of children, (your 9 children and ours 8) on little Scott Road. There were lots of picnics and good fun times together, with kids everywhere, and many of us being the same age. I use to laugh when my Dad and I talked of the good times on Scott Road, that there must have been something in the air or water.
Your father, “Mr. Woody” was also my first boss, a tough boss for a kid, but a very fair one. He taught me to importance of picking the strawberries the right way and not stepping on the fruits of the land, to picking apples, as not to break the branches of the tree. He also taught me it was not how fast you did something, but well and correct you did it. It was quite a learning experience for a young teen. It taught me and I’m sure all of us to appreciate, protect the land, the fruits of the land and to enjoy the good country living.
May the good, happy memories of your Dad, Mom, siblings, and all the great times spent together, help you in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Love,
Von Winkle-Tomaszek Family,
Tom, Linda, Debbie, "TJ", Kevin, Zachary
and the entire Von Winkle Family
Emma Scott
January 3, 2010
Mountains of snow, they are so cold
But it happens to everyone once they get old
My mind takes me back to that familiar place
And the sweetest smile on my Grandpa’s face
Summers and summers playing at the pool
Winters in Disneyworld
They never got old
We laughed at his crankiness and cried for his pain
But now he’s in Heaven with Walter and Wayne
I miss him, I love him, I smile and I cry
I will never forget him
Though I ask God why
Did you take away this gift of life
But his life was long
Filled with happiness and laughter
Now he’s in Heaven looking down on us after
Everyone loved him
We always will
I can envision him pulling up to the stand
The only thing my Grandpa loved more than the land
Was his wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and friends
The love we have for him will never ever end
I love you Grandpa, I miss you so much.
Love Emily
January 3, 2010
To the Scott Family; Our hearts are heavy for you at this time. We send our deepest condolences. Memories are forever.
From the Weaver Family, Winfield PA.
Mike Valentini
January 3, 2010
My first attempt at earning money was working at the old stand picking berries for Woody Scott, myself and some of the neighborhood kids walked from Mill Road and Islanda Court to spend the day mostly having more fun than working,I remember wearing a white t-shirt and as we got bored and the cool morning turned hot we would invariably end up having a strawberry fight,Woody would yell, are you boys throwin those berries....no Mr. Scott as we stood there covered with bright red stains. I will always have fond memories of Woody Scott and Scotts Orchard. Wayne and myself were lifelong friends since kindergarten and spent alot of our teenage years together. To the Scott family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
joan klingler
January 3, 2010
pap as we called him always made us very happy every time he came to our produce market to deliver strawberries for his son Whitney and family. He would arrive in his later years tired and say berries are here somebody unload them! Next we would get him a chair and make a small salad just the way he liked it. He always had a big smile on his face and would say that hit the spot! We learned alot about keeping up with what we were persuing in life from paps talks with us and how he loved everything he did. pap you will be sadly missed and glad you lived and wounderful and long life.
john and joan klingler and all of klingler produce
Ronald Hunt
January 2, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bill & Donna Harman
January 1, 2010
Dear Web, Lisa and all The Scott Family,
Woody, in my early days when I first met you, I knew you as the "Mayor of East Lyme". You were a great representative of our town. I always remember your smile. My two girls, Lisa and Laurie had their first job with you and they complained: "Boy Dad, he can be tough". Years later, my daughter Lisa would marry into the Scott Family and I was proud that she had Woody Scott for a father-in-law. Our chats together were so special, and I was overwhelmed with the knowledge and wisdom you gave me. Woody, thank you so much for being the best father-in-law to Lisa and the best Granpa to all our grandchildren. The love that you gave them will live on forever. Thank you My Lord for giving Woody 93 years and now your journey back home and back with Jane gives us all great happiness. Donna and I send all our prayers to your wonderful family. We love you Woody.
December 31, 2009
To the Scott Family:
To let you know that thoughts of deepest sympathy are with you.
Charles & Lois McIlwain
East Lyme, Connecticut
Shirley Daigle
December 31, 2009
Our family has very memorable memories of Mr. Scott. Actually, too many to list. We loved him and he loved us. For several winters, he would come to Tucson to visit and was always happy to be part of whatever mission project was going on in Mexico. He was always kind and considerate to us. He even appreciated a simple birthday card or Christmas card. He loved our daughter Corina who is married to Whitney, his youngest son. He felt safe and secure around her. She loved him and so enjoyed doing things for him. There was a bonding there from the beginning. Woody, you will be missed dear friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Hannah Scott
December 31, 2009
Grampa, you sat on an empire of a family, and showed us how important it is to always be a part of each others lives. Your strong personality and memorable quotes will live on for generations and I find myself using your silly and cranky expressions on a regular basis. Though we would hate to admit it we all know that 'one boy's a boy, two boys is half a boy, and three boys is no boy at all!' You have taught us to work hard and appreciate what everything we have, especially family. I can't imagine a summer without you rolling up and leaning on the horn, demanding an ear of corn or a bruised tomato and noting the amount of hanging baskets being sold. I'll miss watching you fall asleep while you supervise our work, and put crackers under your hat to save for later. You have been a loving Grampa and held us all together, and for that I will always be grateful. I love you, and can't wait to see you again someday.
Errol & Sue Eldredge
December 31, 2009
We've known about your father/grandfather/great grandfather for many years when we lived in CT. He was a special person who loved his family & would go out of his way to help others. He will be missed by all you knew him.
Errol & Sue Eldredge (West Chester, PA)
Jim Fraser
December 31, 2009
I knew him mostly through my father "Mac" who, like Woody grew up in Flanders during the 20's and 30's. I remember my father talking about cutting witch hazel with Woody and his pride in having Woody as a friend. As the last of Woody's generation (the "Greatest Generation") pass their "can do" attitude and pride in community will be sorely missed.
Emelie Hislop Napolitano
December 30, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Grampa will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
Karen Quigg
December 30, 2009
From the first time I met 'Grandpa', I loved him! There was just something about him...
He was always generous with letting us use his pool and opening his home for Superbowl parties...(even when our son went thru one of his glass doors.)
I will miss knowing you are not at home on Scott Road. Yet, LOVE knowing you are ultimately at home in heaven...see you there!
Barbara Lougee
December 30, 2009
Years of working (and laughing) with Woodrow on the East Lyme Planning Commission are a fond memory. I was fortunate to see him in Flanders in 2007 when in New England for a family wedding. There will never be another Woodrow.
Barbara Thompson Lougee, Tucson, AZ
Marguerite Scott
December 30, 2009
Mr. Scott was such a pleasant man. I started taking my elementary students on field trips to Scott's Orchard in the 60's. It was the best field trip of the year. He personally escorted us and explained everything about the apples. The best part was when he allowed the children to pick an apple off the tree and eat it in the orchard. It was so delicious. The fruit and vegetables at Scott's Orchard were the best. I still miss the corn and tomatoes. God bless you , Mr. Scott.
John Wolch
December 30, 2009
Woody used to say that the last person to move to town was an environmentalist. He named many of the streets he developed after his children. I remember riding from Niantic to Bradley airport with my supervisor and a co-worker from the Naval Underwater Systems Center New London on business travel. My supervisor complained about all the development in East Lyme. I told him, this road is named after my brother-in-law and this road is named after my wife. There was silence in the car for quite a while and I got a big laugh thanks to Dad.
Bob and Betty Kingsbury
December 30, 2009
We send you our condolences and prayers. We pray that God comforts you all in this time of grief with rich memories of Woody's times with you and his love of you all.
Anna Scott
December 30, 2009
Up until a few years ago Grampa would come down to the farm and sit in the air conditioned car with the window rolled down and tell me to pick up all the rotten tomatoes. "Somebody will eat them" he'd say,pointing out each one and having some comment. buy the time he was done he would have three or four bags of rotten tomatoes. this is just one of the many funny memories I have of my grampa. I'm glad I got to spend time with him in his natural habitat (a.k.a. the farm).I love you Gramp and I'll miss you
Larry, Melanie, Chris, and Adam Hunt
December 30, 2009
Mr. Scott was a delight to know . . . never a dull moment! He was the epitome of a “full” life. Funny, caring, eclectic, wise, direct, and courageous are just a few adjectives that come to mind regarding our experiences with him. He loved his family and extended family and demonstrated that love with generosity and quiet, discreet kindness. We have always enjoyed our time with him and the Scott family. God bless you all as you continue in his footsteps!
Gary Littlefield
December 30, 2009
To the Scott family:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. I fondly remember picking strawberries in June and then taking them to our house where my sister and I would sell them (roadside) to earn money for college. He let us in early before most of the crowd so we could get home as we took out many quarts each morning. He was a good Mason too, a member of Bayview Lodge #120. He was a man of character and honesty and his word was good ALWAYS!
Lydia Scott
December 30, 2009
I have so many great memories of gramp, some of them more significantly profound, but most of them just sweet, funny everyday happenings that have contributed so much to my life. I remember being a little girl on my father's farm, probably wading through some mud puddle,when I'd hear my grampa's unmistakeable bellowing from across the field. If not immediately responded to, this was inevitably followed by the familiar honk of his car horn. I remember filling basket's of peaches at my dad's stand, using a bushel box for a stepstool. Grampa came around the corner and almost had a conniption... "Hey girl, what do you think we're made of money here? Those boxes cost 50 cents each! You break one of those, it costs your dad money!" Years later he came to help me at a farmers market and decided to take a rest using a bushel box for a seat. What do you think happened? It shattered underneath him! Slyly I repeated his words- "those boxes cost 50 cents each grampa!" He got a big laugh out of that.
My favorite memories over the last few years are of bringing him daffodils in the spring. Grandma Jane planted them, and it always gave him so much joy to tell me about her,and to tell me which flowers had been her favorites. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to talk to him about my grandmother. From the adoring way he spoke of her, I'm sure he must be overjoyed to be with her now.
I Love you Gramp. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.
kate bergeron
December 30, 2009
To the entire Scott family-
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Scott's passing. He was a very nice man and always welcomed us to play in his apple orchards.
Sincerely
Kate Bergeron (Carrico)
Joe Mingo
December 30, 2009
Woody was one of those rare individuals who comes along once in a lifetime. The legacy he leaves behind will be an inspiration for generations to come. His family will live on to spread the legacy. The contributions he made to the Town of East Lyme that helped shape the growth of East Lyme will long be remembered. He was an inspiration to me, giving me guidance in my endeavors. He will be sorely missed. I am sure he is in the middle of the big apple orchard in the sky. Joe Mingo
Esther Williams
December 30, 2009
I will always remember Woody, fondly, with a smile on my face. Always a gentleman, always a twinkle in his eye. At the wake of my Dad, Vincent Barone, Woody arrived at the funeral home with a large apple and said he didn't know what to do with it. I told him to put it in the casket. Dad would need it for his journey.
A kind, caring, thoughtful gentleman.
Tara Guppy
December 30, 2009
Woody was a major part of my life growing up. From living on Scott Road for 18 years to working at the orchard. He will always be part of my childhood memories. My thoughts are with you all.
December 30, 2009
We are sure going to miss Dad. He was the glue that kept us all in touch with each other. Now we will need to continue to stay in touch because that would be what he wants. Looking forward to seeing him in heaven some day.
Love Whitney,Corina & Grace
Amy Diaz
December 30, 2009
The gates of heaven are rejoicing to have Gramp. I am sure he will not find anything to complain about. I remember Gramp always taking me on trips with him, first to New Hampshire with Grandma Jane and, then later on our trips to visit Whit's family in Pennsylvania. As he would drive he would always look at the passing farms (not the road) and the car would inevitability start to go off the road. When he was told to look at the road he always laughed, said he was looking at the road, and then the process was repeated. Oh, and I can't forget the rolling down of the window, the clearing of the throat, and the big spit that was to follow.
I also remember playing at my house on Scott road when I would hear, HONKKKKKKKKK, HONKKKKKKK, the sound that Gramp had arrived in the field and everybody had be working. It was that same horn that produced the three honks, saying "I Love You", when we would go by Gramp's house or he would go by our house.
You will be greatly missed. I love you, Gramp
Wilson II scott
December 30, 2009
So many memories were created in 93 years, we will have these to share for ever.I myself will never forget riding in the car with grandpa when I was younger, I always wondered what that mystery smell was and I also cant forget the duct tape on the outside of the car.I will miss him greatly
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