Dorothy Evelyn (Harden) Scott, 83, of Waldoboro, died Nov. 24 at her home in Waldoboro surrounded by her family. Dorothy died one year to the day of her husband’s death. She was born Feb. 7, 1927 in Rockland to Fred and Aubine (Cables) Harden. Dorothy was educated in Rockland schools and graduated from Rockland High School in the class of 1945.
Following high school she worked at St. Clair & Allen Confection Store in Rockland. She married Gordon Scott in 1950. Early in their marriage, Dot enjoyed cooking and hosting her parents for dinner every weekend for homemade baked beans and brown bread.
Dot helped on the farm raising their children. Dorothy was a member of the Knox-Lincoln Women’s Farm Bureau and The Odds & Ends Club. Dorothy and Gordon spent many years volunteering for the Maine Blueberry Commission at the Big E in Springfield, Mass. and at the blueberry booth at the Union Fair. They went to many Farm Bureau Conventions in Las Vegas, Nev., Kansas City, Mo. and Florida. In her youth she attended the Rockland Congregational Church. Dot spent her life in loving support of her family and following their activities. She cherished her time with her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 59 years, Gordon H. Scott; brothers, Fred Harden Jr., Sidney Harden, Richard Harden; and sisters, Lura Sawyer and Elizabeth Ogier.
She is survived by son, Larry Scott and wife Dale of Waldoboro; daughters, Susan Overlock and husband Robin of Warren and Linda Powell and husband Steven of Thomaston; sister, Louise Carroll of Rockland; grandchildren, Samuel Overlock and wife Jennifer of Warren, Joe Overlock and wife Amanda of Machias, Rebecca Overlock of Warren, Benjamin Scott and wife Amber of Waldoboro, Daniel Scott of Waldoboro, Amanda Powell of Thomaston and Alexander Powell of Thomaston; great-grandchildren, Emma and Evelyn Overlock of Warren and Bradley Overlock of Machias; sisters-in-law, Erleen Martin of Rockland and Florida, Joyce McLain of Waldoboro and Gloria Scott of Waldoboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service to celebrate Dorothy’s life 1 p.m., Tues., Nov. 30 at the Rockland Congregational Church, 180 Limerock St., Rockland followed by a reception at the church. Private committal for the family will be held prior to the service at the Shuman Cemetery, Route 220 North, Waldoboro.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Rockland Historical Society, 80 Union St., Rockland, ME 04841.
You are invited to share your condolences, photos and memories with the Scott family by visiting their Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 949 Main St., Waldoboro.
