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Scott Reels Obituary

Mashantucket - Scott Reels of Sandwich, Mass., passed away peacefully on Feb. 16, 2007.

Scott was born on Oct. 25, 1964 in South Kingston, R.I., son of Juanita H. Sebastian Reels and Thomas Reels Sr. Scott worked within several Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation departments such as Sand and Gravel, Casino Catering, Child Development Center and the Lake of Isles. The things Scott enjoyed most in life were spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, making everyone laugh and especially family gatherings.

Scott leaves, to mourn, a loving wife, Lorraine Yvette (Foster) Reels; two daughters, Larissa Drayton of Groton and Malaysia Ferguson, two sons, Tyrone Brunson and Scott Reels Jr., and one granddaughter, Taliyanna Ferguson, all of Sandwich, Mass. He also leaves behind his brothers, Stuart E. Sebastian, Thomas Reels Jr., Kenneth M. Reels, and Wayne D. Reels all of Connecticut; and Ronald Hay and Timothy Hay both of Rhode Island. He also leaves behind sisters, Coriene A. Northup, Juanita H. Montey, Annette L. Stone, Kim S. Reels, Phyllis C. Smith, Roxanne L. (Reels) Smith and Heather Reels, all of Connecticut.

Scott was predeceased by his two sisters Tina Marie Reels and Tyelee Reels.

Scott is survived by several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, tribal family and a host of friends.

Scott brought joy to us all. His memories will live on forever.

His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m., immediately followed by a service at noon. Burial will be in the Mashantucket Pequot Burial Ground.

For obituary information, directions, or to send Scott's family a note of remembrance/condolence, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Feb. 20, 2007.

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Virginia Diaz

March 13, 2007

Hey Cuz:
I am going to miss fussin with you everytime we saw each other. You always had a great sense of humor. I love you and will miss you. Your gone, but will never be forgotten..

Eunice Mitchell

February 25, 2007

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

June Spencer

February 22, 2007

My prayers and thoughts are with you all on this sad occasion. It's been years since I have seen Scott, but the times of our childhood(camp, etc.) and family friendships can never be erased!! He was an awesome individual!! Be blessed!

Joy Spencer

February 22, 2007

Dear Family~

We were so saddened to hear of Scottie's passing when Roy called to tell us. I have wonderful memories of our childhood at Youth Camp and times spent visiting at each other's homes.

Know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I know it's hard to smile, but think about Scott and I know the smiles will come through the tears.

Love you all!

Stormy Rickerson

February 21, 2007

My deepest condolences to the family. Scottie will be missed by so many people. He was a wonderful cousin with the best sense of humor. He was truly a special person.

Denise Silva

February 21, 2007

Juanita, Phyllis and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Scott was such a great cook and I'll never forget the daily lunch wagon coming to the housing office. I think of you often.

The Champlin Family

February 20, 2007

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

Diane Helme

February 20, 2007

May God be with all the Reels family and friends whom hold Scottie close to their hearts.
He could put a smile on your face with one look....
Love and Sympathy,
Diane Helme

Andrina Charles

February 20, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Mars Hill

February 20, 2007

May God give you His peace and love. My love and prayers are with you all.

Diane Hall

February 20, 2007

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

Deborah LaRosa

February 20, 2007

With deepest sympathy to the Reels family. May the Lord watch over you. God bless.

LEROY @ BEVERLY SMALLEY

February 20, 2007

DEAR JUANITA AND FAMILY WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SCOTT' PASSING. WORDS CAN NOT BRING MUCH COMFORT AT THIS TIME BUT THE MANY GOOD TIMES AND MEMORIES THAT SCOTT SHARED WITH THE FAMILY AND SO MANY PEOPLE WILL LIVE ON. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE WITH YOU ALL IN LOVE AND PRAYER. MAY YOU CONINUE TO FIND STRENGTH IN THE LOVE YOU SHARE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE LOVE OF JEHOVAH.

Kathleen and Artie Crippen

February 20, 2007

May God be with you in this sorrowful time and he will heal you if you trust in him remember the lord's words there will be a new heaven and earth and there will be no more sickness and death and he will wipe every tear away. Trust in the words of our lord and he will heal you.

Sandy,Steve,Shawn, Ryan Lemons

February 20, 2007

Our Hearts are heavy and filled with sorrow at the Reels Family lose.We will all say a prayer for Scott and Family.

Trace A DeMeyer

February 20, 2007

My prayers are for Scott's dear family and relations in Connecticut. May you all find peace and comfort knowing he is with the ancestors. Mitakuye oyasin.

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