David F. Scott, 70, Served As District Court Officer

David Fiske Scott, 70, of South Yarmouth and West Tisbury, died on Sunday, March 13, at the home of his son in South Yarmouth. He was the husband of Mary Ellen (Fern) Scott, to whom he was married on Nov. 9, 1957.

Born in Boston on June 13, 1934, Mr. Scott was a son of the late David Thomas and Rachel (Fiske) Scott. He was a graduate of Thayer Academy and Tufts University.

Mr. Scott was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from June 20, 1956, to June 19, 1958, during the Vietnam War era. He achieved the rank of SP3.

He was employed as the assistant chief probation officer for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the Quincy District Court for 30 years prior to his retirement in 1989. He also served as a trustee and member of the audit committee at the Hyde Park Savings Bank for 30 years.

Mr. Scott was raised in Milton. He had lived in Cohasset for 31 years before retiring and moving to the Vineyard 15 years ago.

His hobbies included sailing, raising goats and water sports.

As a Mason, he was a member of the Konohasset Lodge AF and AM in Cohasset.

In addition to his wife of 47 years, he leaves a daughter, Deborah Comstock of Braintree; three sons, David Adam Scott of South Yarmouth, John Scott of Bridgewater and Clifton Scott of Yardley, Pa., and three grandchildren.

Funeral services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Nevin Farm MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home in North Attleboro. To send the family an expression of sympathy, please visit the on-line guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com.