Reverend Gerald H. Scott

NEW HARTFORD - Reverend Gerald H. Scott, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Born in Utica on October 7, 1936, Gerald was the son of the late G. Raymond and Leona (Newcomb) Scott. Raised and educated in New Hartford, he was a graduate of New Hartford High School/Class of 1955. He then pursued three years of theological training at the Elim Bible Institute of Lima, NY, graduating in 1958. It was at Elim that he met his future wife, Gloria. Gerald married his special bride, the former Gloria Tedford, on August 8, 1959 and from that day on, he admired and supported her as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. His beloved Gloria passed away on June 7, 2016. In 1962, Gerald was ordained in Herkimer, NY by the Elim Missionary Assembly, and he and Gloria soon relocated to Maine where they raised their family. His first church as Senior Pastor was Calvary Baptist Church of Newport, ME from 1962-1974. He then was made founding Pastor of Faith Baptist Church of Millinocket, ME from 1974-1980. In 1980, Bethany Baptist Church of Gray, ME was started. From 1988-2001, Rev. Gerald H. Scott, church planter from ME, and his wife Gloria were called to establish and become the Pastor of Maranatha Baptist Church in Kingston, NH. He continued to lead the church through a building program and various stages of development. These churches were all established in cooperation with the Conservative Baptist Home Mission Society (CBHMS), an association of churches joined in the fellowship of Jesus Christ spreading His Love and His Word at home and abroad. These churches became self-supporting and aligned with the Conservative Baptist Association of America. On April 25, 2001 Gerald was bestowed the title of Pastor Emeritus of Maranatha Baptist Church prior to moving back to New Hartford. He was subsequently employed at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. for eight years as a greeter and courier. He served as an Elder at Immanuel Baptist Church on Weston Road in New Hartford. A gifted conversationalist, Gerry could actively listen to and engage in conversation with anyone. It was a joy and love for him not only to be with people but to work with them through thick and thin. He loved music and played the organ and piano. Gerald is survived by his son, Mark of West Springfield, MA; his daughter, Michele Pugh of New Hartford; Heidi Kelley who was loved as a daughter; his grandchildren, Corey Scott, Christopher Ross, Evan Pugh, Mark G., and Aaron V. Scott; and his great-grandchildren, Emily Scott, Wesley Scott; and Ethan M. Ross. His extended family includes his niece, Wanda Dearborn and her husband Tony, and their sons Ryan, and Chad. He was predeceased by his wife, Gloria; brother, Lawrence M. Scott; brother-in-law, Lewis E. Matteson; and sister-in-law, Betty Jean Matteson. The family extends sincere thanks to his church family at Immanuel Baptist Church. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 9501 Weston Rd., New Hartford. Gerald's Memorial Service will commence at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Committal will take place in Corinna, ME in Morses Corner Cemetery at a date to be determined.

Reverend Gerald H. Scott

October 7, 1936 - March 24, 2024