Scott F. Ordway

November 2, 1949 - June 8, 2018

COLEBROOK — Scott F. Ordway, 68, passed away at his residence in Colebrook on June 8, 2018, from heart and respiratory complications. He was born on Nov. 2, 1949, in Portsmouth, NH, the son of Frederick W. and Pauline J. (Smith) Ordway. He was raised in Newmarket and Stratham, NH, where he developed his lifelong passion for reading, hunting, fishing, and other sports. After graduating from Exeter High School, he earned a Bachelor degree in English from the University of New Hampshire, where he was also a member of the wrestling team and a state champion. Scott was known by his family and friends as a comic, a philosopher, and a fiercely independent outdoorsman who was most at home scouting the mountains and fishing the ponds and streams near the family hunting camp at Nash Bog. Scott had many north country friendships in which he is remembered for his care, outreach and walks in the woods. He is survived by his father, Frederick W. Ordway of Tilton, NH; a brother, Frederick H. Ordway and his wife Karen of Barrington, NH, and their children Amelia Van Dessel, and her husband Patrick, and Harrison and Keith Ordway; a sister, Melissa L. Carroll and her husband Robert of New London, NH, and their children, Robert, Jr., Danielle, John and Matthew Carroll. He is predeceased by his mother, Pauline J. Ordway, and two brothers, Brian A. and John C. Ordway. There are no public calling hours. A private graveside service will be at a later date in the Colebrook Village Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-County Community Action Program, 30 Exchange St., Berlin, NH 03570. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.