Richard V. Scott
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Richard Vaughn Scott, 80 of Dalton, passed away May 3, 2022 with his family by his side.
Born in Southbridge, MA on February 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Vaughn and Elva Long Scott.
He married the former Margaret A. Connors on December 13, 1962. She predeceased him on March 1, 2018.
Mr. Scott was the co-owner and operator of Scotty's Pet Sitting Service after retiring from Crane & Co, where he worked for more than 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, picking fiddleheads and spending time with family and friends. Most days, he preferred the company of dogs to people because they didn't talk too much.
He is survived by his children, Linda Galok, husband and Richard's best friend, Tim of Pittsfield, and Eric Scott and wife Holly of Mascoutah, IL, his sister, Ruth Porter and husband Arville of Zephyrhills, FL, four grandchildren, Amber Mawhinney and husband Chris, Mickaela Scott, Emma Scott, and Samuel Scott and great-granddaughter, Skylar Grace Mawhinney.
He was predeceased by his brother, Lewis Scott and sister, Betty Frazel.
As was his wish, there will be a celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Dalton Fire Department in care of Dery-Foley Funeral Home, 890 E. Main St, Dalton, MA 01226.