Samuel Scott
January 10, 1938 - October 08, 2024
Obituary
Samuel Francis Scott of Madison, WI died at home on October 8, 2024. He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1938 to Samuel and Winifred Scott. He graduated from Boston College High School and Boston College. Sam earned his Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Sam is survived by Denise, his wife of 63 years, sons Robert (Paula) and Timothy (Kristen) and grandchildren Katherine, Duncan, Micah and Tobias. He is also survived by his sister Catherine Scott and sister-in-law Deborah Kasik. Sam was preceded in death by his parents and by brother-in-law John (Terry) Waggett and sister-in-law Druscilla (William) Powell, and by his “frère” Jean Paul Bertaud.
Sam taught French History at Wayne State University in Detroit for 35 years, published three books and was Professor Emeritus. In the 1960s research fellowships took Sam, Denise and their boys to live in Paris twice. He and Denise spent two years in England when he was an Exchange Professor at University of Salford near Manchester. His areas of special expertise were the French Revolution and the French involvement in the American Revolution.
After retirement from teaching and publishing, Sam and Denise started an antiques business. Together they traveled in New England and the Midwest buying and selling antiques. They lived in historic homes in Rhode Island before returning to Madison. As a Francophile and as “Papa” to his grandchildren, he was known for his love of good red wine and gummy bears. His family remembers him for his integrity and sense of fairness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 2116 Hollister Ave. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, 5701 Odana Rd, Madison, and again on Friday at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Solace Friends, 4142 Monona Dr, Madison, WI 53716, or to the F. Richard Place Endowed Memorial Award, Wayne State University History Department, 42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48201, or to Doctors Without Borders at donate.doctorswithoutborders.org.
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5701 Odana Road
608-274-1000
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Arthur Critchley
Other • 7 months ago
From Arthur & Irene in England. Denise and family We are devastated to hear of Sam' s passing. We have so many happy memories of our times with you both. In England and USA. Please accept our sympathy and love.
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ANCEL BERTAUD Franklin
Other • 7 months ago
Le pied de la petite table en marbre de Robert sur laquelle j'écris porte la tristesse de son départ Le monde me crie l'histoire de Sam Moi, je sais qu'il rêvait But never, absolutely never Did the hole in the water close aver him a hundred years later, would you believed it. They would miss him still Franklin ANCEL BERTAUD
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ANCEL BERTAUD Franklin
Other • 7 months ago
Je déambule dans les rues parisiennes Près de La Sorbonne Près des archives National et je me souviens De ses deux frères de coeurs Liés pour l'éternité. Ils ont liés nos familles Tim et robert sont mes frères Mika Tobias Duncan et Katherine ceux de Franklin , Corentin et Anouk Famille franco américaine réunie par nos pères. Reposes Sam , ton sourire , ton rire , ta bienveillance nous suivent Aujourd'hui de Paris à Madisson il n'y y a qu'un pas et nous le franchissons pour être à tes côtés, pour être avec ta famille En partage , en amitié Denise Timmy Robert (wife and children) notre peine en partage I wander through the Parisian streets Near the Sorbonne Near the National Archives and I remember Of his two brothers at heart Bound for eternity. They have ties to our families Tim and Robert are my brothers Mika Tobias Duncan and Katherine those of Franklin, Corentin and Anouk Franco-American family brought together by our fathers. Rest Sam, your smile, your laugh, your kindness we follow Today from Paris to Madison there is only one step and we franchises to be by your side, to be with your family In sharing, in friendship Denise Timmy Robert (wife and children) our sorrow shared
LB
laurence bertaud
Other • 7 months ago
Trois bougies Trois couleurs La république Demain nous irons dans l'église de sainte Eustache près de La Sorbonne , nous recueillir en même temps que vous Laurence mar Franklin corentin