SPRINGFIELD – Fernald K. Linscott, 76, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, with his devoted family by his side. Fernald was born Feb. 26, 1933, in Springfield, the son of Earle (Brock) and Ava Linscott. Fernald was born and raised in Springfield, having lived in the same home that his family built more than 200 years ago. He was a 1951 graduate of Lee Academy. He entered the U.S. Army, serving in Korea from 1953-1955 as a member of the 101st Airborne “Screaming Eagles” and 538th Combat Engineers “Army Rangers.” After his military service, he worked as a heavy equipment operator. He continued this passion for more than 60 years with 28 of those years working as Springfield’s postmaster. His enthusiasm for perfectionism and honest business practices led to the development of his own excavation business. Eventually, he partnered with his son, Tom, a corporation that Tom continues today. Fernald’s desire to make a difference in people’s lives was evident in his past interests and activities including Boy Scouts leader, Pee Wee basketball and Little League organizer and coach in Springfield, Lee Academy baseball coach, SAD 30 board of directors, Lee Academy board of directors, and Lee Academy board of trustees. He devoted countless hours organizing the effort to expand and improve the existing baseball field at Lee Academy and assisted in establishing a softball field. In turn, the baseball field was dedicated in his honor: Linscott Field. Fernald’s care and dedication to all those fortunate enough to work with or be coached by him, has not gone unrecognized. Evidence of this exists in the numerous visits, phone calls and plaques of appreciation he received throughout the years. All who knew Fernald can attest to his strong moral character. He displayed unwavering patriotism and love for his country, no matter which politician was in office or the state of the economy, and enduring military pride. He had a true conception of the term “freedom,” for he had fought to preserve it. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, A. Babetta, fondly known as “Babe”; a son, Thomas and Karen Linscott of Springfield; a daughter, Lynne Haynes and Al Bard Jr. of Summerfield, N.C.; two granddaughters, Angie and Daniel Albert of Lincoln and Ashley and Nicholas Albert of Burlington; two great-grandchildren, Cole Thomas Albert and Rowan Harlow Albert; a sister, Gloria Kulberg of Hermon; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Clay Funeral Home, 7 Lee Road, Lincoln, where a memorial service will be held 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fernald K. Linscott Scholarship Fund at Lee Academy, 26 Winn Road, Lee, ME 04455. Those who wish may sign an online register and leave written condolences at www.clayfuneralhome.com.
FERNALD K. LINSCOTT
