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Obituary for Herbert "Scrip" Scripture
Herbert “Scrip” Dwight Scripture, age 97, of Stratford, beloved husband of the late Winifred (O’Connell) Scripture passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 in the West River Nursing Facility. Mr. Scripture was born May 27, 1920 in Stratford and was life time Stratford resident.
“Scrip” as he was known to his friends was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, a member of the Stratford VFW post 9460, US Postal retirees and the America St John AF AM Post no 8 Lodge in Stratford. He enjoyed golfing, bowing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include daughter, Diane Scripture of Stratford; his niece Cam and nephew Peter.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Harriet Williams and Dorothy Hague.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service officiated by the Reverend Simeon Law on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St, Stratford. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Stratford.
Friends may visit with his family Wednesday morning before service time from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donation in his name may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, www.cancer.org or The American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, www.diabetes.org.
For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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“Scrip” as he was known to his friends was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and a retired letter carrier for the US Postal Service. He was a graduate of Stratford High School, a member of the Stratford VFW post 9460, US Postal retirees and the America St John AF AM Post no 8 Lodge in Stratford. He enjoyed golfing, bowing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include daughter, Diane Scripture of Stratford; his niece Cam and nephew Peter.
He was predeceased by two sisters, Harriet Williams and Dorothy Hague.
Friends are invited to attend his funeral service officiated by the Reverend Simeon Law on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St, Stratford. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery, Stratford.
Friends may visit with his family Wednesday morning before service time from 9:30 am to 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers, donation in his name may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 372 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897, www.cancer.org or The American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067, www.diabetes.org.
For additional information or to leave a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
27
Sep
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
Service
Wednesday
27
Sep
11:00 AM
William R. McDonald Funeral Home
2591 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
officiated by the Reverend Simeon Law
Interment
Wednesday
27
Sep
12:00 PM
Union Cemetery
Temple Court
Stratford, CT 06615
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
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