Catherine Scott

Catherine “Sandy” Scott of Westbrook passed away on October 14 at her home, after her lengthy compromise with cancer. She is survived by her High School Sweetheart and husband of 53 years Lester “Scotty” Scott. She is also survived by her daughters Bonnie and her husband Tony Palermo, and Dawn and her husband Ken Ohidy. She was pre-deceased by her son Brian W. Scott in 1991. She is also survived by her adoring grandchildren Brittany and Adam Palermo and Jason and Christopher Cane.

Sandy was an accomplished seamstress and created many items for her friends and family. It was not unusual to have someone receive a handmade quilt for special occasions such as High School Graduations, Anniversaries and Birthdays. All made with love and a theme for each one.

Every Christmas Eve. Sandy and Scotty hosted a party at their house. This turned into a tradition where you could see as many as 40 to 50 friends and family celebrating.

Through her life, Sandy always gave back to the community. She volunteered each year for the Fire Department Carnival spending long hours in the ticket booth, working on the funding for the construction of the Westbrook Ambulance Association and Valley Shore YMCA buildings, a leader and active volunteer in the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Treasurer of the Cypress Cemetery and volunteering in the Daisy Ingraham and Westbrook Middle and High School Libraries.

Sandy was especially proud of and loved her collection of her favorite cartoon character, Snoopy. She collected many shelves of the memorabilia of the famous Beagle.

Sandy and Scotty loved to travel and reached 48 of the 50 United States including Alaska and Hawaii. They brought their children to Cape Cod every fall kindling a love of the Cape for them. They took their Grandchildren on several trips including Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Quebec, Canada creating lasting memories for all. Sandy will be missed by all her many friends and family.

Special thanks to Dr. Robert Jay Levy and the Middlesex Oncology staff for their expertise and kindness.

There will be calling hours on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church of Westbrook, followed by at funeral service at 2pm in the church. Internment will be at the Cypress Cemetery, Essex Rd., Westbrook.

Donations may be made in Sandy’s name to Middlesex Hospice or the Westbrook Fire Department. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for online tributes and condolences.