Scott Whitaker '78

Scott D. Whitaker, born Oct. 23, 1959, to Ed and Sally Whitaker of Fryeburg, Maine, passed away Aug. 11. After graduating from Fryeburg Academy (Class of 1978) as an accomplished athlete (football and wrestling), Scott served four years in the U.S. Air Force K9 police, with one year being in Turkey.

After his honorable discharge, he became a licensed electrician and furnace technician with B&L Oil. Scott loved ice climbing, hunting, fishing and swimming. He especially loved Weston’s Beach, where he’d hold a rock and walk from one side of the river to the other while holding his breath.

He is survived by his children, Adam and Kate; granddaughter, Addison; mother, Sally; brothers, Chris (Mary) and Bruce (Shirley); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Scott is now reunited with his father, Ed; his wife, Veronica; and all the loved ones who went before him.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Andwell Hospice Care and the Maine Veterans’ Home of South Paris for the compassion, kindness and dignity they showed Scott in his final days.

A celebration of Scott’s life will be held on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 1 p.m. at the American Legion on Bradley Street in Fryeburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pequawket Valley Health Initiative or the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris, in honor of Scott’s memory.

Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral.com.