Mark Gifford Scott
Mark Gifford Scott passed away peacefully at home in Ajijic, Mexico with his beloved wife by his side.
Mark was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of Mildred Scott and Robert W. Scott. He was raised on Elm St in Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School in 1965. He graduated from the university of Bridgeport after taking a detour after his freshman year to volunteer for the Army, which was drafting men to deploy to Vietnam. Shipped off to Fort Benning, GA, (now Fort Moore), there he met his future wife of 55 years Bernice Seigal Scott. Against the advice of almost everyone, they quickly married before both were deployed. Together. Per the orders of President Lyndon B Johnson, as the story goes. A Vietnam love story for the ages.
Mark returned from Vietnam a combat wounded veteran awarded the Purple Heart. During his time in the Army, he also earned a Bronze Star as well as his Combat Infantry Badge.
He then went to work for the family business Scott Insurance on Main Street in Stratford from 1971-2011, where he was President and partners with his brotherin-law Robert Copley. During his time there he was President of the Bridgeport Insurance Agents in 1985-1986, President of the Stratford Rotary from 19771978. He was also Honorary Grand Marshall of the Stratford Memorial Day Parade in 1983.
He loved taking his family on ski trips to VT and out west, as well as camping on Lake Lillinonah. He was a longtime member of the Stratford Athletic Club where he met many friends, playing racquetball, exercise and running 5ks with some of the fellas there. The entire family and friends enjoyed the Condo at Top of the World Golf Resort in Lake George from 1988 until the present.
In retirement he enjoyed cruises and traveling the globe with wife and friends. As well as Boys trips with his sons to Jackson Hole, Iceland and lastly Nicaragua this past January.
He is survived by his wife Bernice Scott, sons Barton Scott, daughter-in-law Rose Scott, their children Mark A and Natalie Scott. Son Andrew Scott, daughter-inlaw Angela Scott, and their daughters Alex and Joni Scott. His sister Susan Scott Copley and her husband and Marks former partner, Robert Copley, as well as many other extended family members.
A celebration of his life shall occur in the near future.