Mrs. Gloria R. (Tedford) Scott

Mrs. Gloria R. (Tedford) Scott, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her loving family by her side. Born in Dexter, Maine on May 27, 1938 in her aunt’s home, Gloria was the daughter of the late Rev. Willis E. and Grace N. (Jamison) Tedford. Raised and educated in Brewer, Maine, she was a graduate of Brewer High School, and then pursued two years of Bible study at the Elim Bible Institute near Rochester, NY, where she met her future husband Gerry. On August 8, 1959 in Corinna, Maine, Gloria married Rev. Gerald “Gerry” Scott in a ceremony officiated by her father, Rev. Willis E. Tedford; the couple held their marriage vows sacred and strong, understanding one another with patience and love. Gloria derived fulfillment and happiness through her God-given role as a mother, and raising loving children. While she cared for her young family in Maine, she concurrently worked in the school district as a Teacher’s Aide to special needs children, a calling that was very gratifying to Gloria. She dedicated herself completely to her service as a pastor’s wife and a mother for more than 50 years, and derived special meaning from her nurturing relationships with children. At the same time, she held various secretarial positions, balancing all these responsibilities with grace. Gloria loved music, her church life, family, and friends. She also liked to dine out on occasion. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Gloria is survived by her husband, Rev. Gerald Scott; her son and daughter-in-law, Mark Aaron and Irma Scott of Manalapan, NJ; her daughter, Michele Pugh of New Hartford; Heidi Kelley who was loved as a daughter; her grandchildren, Corey Scott, Christopher Ross, Evan Pugh, twins Mark G., and Aaron V. Scott, and twins Angela, and Gina Mazurkiewicz; her great-grandchildren, Emily Scott, Wesley Scott; and Ethan M. Ross; and her sister, Betty Jean Matteson of ME. Her extended family includes her niece, Wanda and Tony Dearborn of Maine and their sons Ryan, and Chad. She was predeceased by her infant sister, Jeanette Tedford; and her brothers-in-law, Lewis E. Matteson, and Lawrence M. Scott. The family is grateful for the gentle and attentive care provided to Gloria by the staff of the Allen Calder Wing at Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. A Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday from 2:00-3:00 at Immanuel Baptist Church, 9501 Weston Rd, New Hartford. Gloria’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence at 3:00 at Immanuel Baptist Church, with Pastor Vin Upham officiating the ceremony. There will also be a future Memorial Service held in Newport, Maine at a time to be announced. Inurnment will take place at Corinna, ME in Morses Corner Cemetery.

Mrs. Gloria R. (Tedford) Scott

May 27, 1938 - June 7, 2016