(George) Scott Orfald, 1933-2019
Scott was adopted in infancy by George and Dorothy Orfald of Minneapolis in 1933. He died at the age of 86 at Extendicare Peterborough. Grieving the loss and also celebrating the love we shared are his wife Anne Orfald, children David (Debby Clarke), Catherine (Steev Morgan), Susan (Paul Duchene); grandchildren Jamie (Marissa), Hannah (Jamie), Terra, Rowan, Devin and Walker; great-grandchildren Fen, Robin and Ellie; sister Sally (Jim Burns), and extended family and friends in the US and Canada.
Family man, social worker (child and family services), community volunteer, cottager, lover of classical music and jazz, avid reader, intellectual and humanist; always a lover of animals, Scott had pets all his life (dogs, cats) without which life was incomplete. With sadness, we have seen him lose connection with so many things that brought him joy in recent years. He sometimes challenged us with his fierce independence and held on to his dignity as long as he could. He cherished his family, he expressed appreciation to his caregivers, and we are all better people for having known him and loved him.
Cremation and a private family service have occurred; there will be a celebration of life on August 11 at 1:30 at the Unitarian Fellowship of Peterborough. Memorial donations that would honour Scott’s life are: Unitarian Fellowship, any animal welfare agency, any child and family service, any environmental or peace initiative. “I have always admired your relationship with animals and your caring for nature and the environment. I hope that you see these traits reflected in your family, because I know that they are there.” [letter from a grandchild]
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Scott Orfald January 22 1933 July 23 2019 (age 86)..
Décès pour la Ville:Peterborough, Province: Ontario