Dr. Donald Scott, a long-time Professor of Chemistry at Drew University, died at
home on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009; he was 91. He and his wife Dotty lived in
Madison for more than 30 years before moving to Mt. Kemble Lake and then
Franciscan Oaks in Denville. Don held degrees from Cornell College, the
University of Arizona, and the State University of Iowa. He also attended the
University of Wisconsin, where he found the love-of-his-life, Dorothy LeMahieu;
they recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. After teaching at the
University of Arizona, Cornell College, and Washington and Jefferson College, he
came to Drew in 1954 with a strong commitment to liberal education of quality at
the undergraduate level. As Chairman of the Dept of Chemistry for many years and
as Chairman of the Science Division for several terms, Don was involved in
developments such as the planning and construction of the Hall of Sciences.
Outside of his profession, Don for many years was an active member of the United
Methodist Church in Madison and in more recent years at the Church of the
Redeemer in Morristown. At Redeemer he volunteered in the Soup Kitchen & the
Hospitality Network for the Homeless. He gathered food and funds for the
Interfaith Food Pantry and was a member of the founding Board of Trustees of the
Eric Johnson House, a residence for homeless persons who have the AIDS virus. He
was a strong believer in the power of non-violence and was a conscientious
objector to war. He is survived by his wife Dotty, and their 2 daughters, Meena in
Santa Fe and Rebecca in New York City.
A Memorial Service will be held at The Church of the Redeemer in Morristown on
Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 pm and his ashes will be placed in the Memorial Garden at
that time. Donations in his name may be sent to The Eric Johnson House, 44 South
Street, Morristown, NJ #07960. Arrangements by Norman Dean Home For Services,
Denville. For more information or to light a candle in Donald's memory, please
visit our website at www.normandean.com.
Donald Scott
August 5, 2009
(Daily Record)
Former MKL Resident - 5 LTW
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