PRESQUE ISLE – Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Robert E. Scott Sr., 86, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013, at a Mars Hill health care facility. Robert was born Sept. 2, 1926, in North New Portland, son of the late William and Althea (Starbird) Scott.
Robert was a 1947 graduate of Skowhegan Business School and a proud World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was part of Troop C, Maine State Police, assistant superintendent of Baxter Canning Factory, traffic manager for Potato Service Inc., and established Maine Truck Brokers in 1966. He went on to set up Aroostook Regional Transportation System for the elderly. He also served as director of Health and Nutrition Services for Aroostook County Action Program before retiring.
Robert is survived by his wife of 66 years, Athylie (Lee) Scott; children and their spouses, Donna and David Thibault of Mapleton, Robert Jr. and Yin (Chun Wau) Scott of Presque Isle, Michael and Karen Scott of Springfield, Mich., Katherine and Stephen Waugh of Bangor, Patricia Kinney and Jim Finnemore of Presque Isle, Richard Scott of Presque Isle, and Matthew and Susan Scott of Hampden. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, Owen and Noah Thibault and Sarah Hamel, Geoffrey and Lara Scott, Sean Scott and Sandy Howell, Kim Moran, Faith Kirk and Erin Everett, Michael and Christopher Waugh, Joshua Kinney, Germaine, Adam and Rachel Scott and Samuel, Cameron, Ryan and Zachary Scott; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by grandson, Nicholas Scott; and great-granddaughter, Naomi Waugh. Robert will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was a wonderful patriarch who loved his family and always had a wonderful smile, sense of humor and a warm hug.
There will be a graveside service 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Fairmount Cemetery, Presque Isle. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.duncan-graves.com.
Robert E. Scott Sr.
