Brett Andrew Scudder

Brett Scudder, 62, of Glens Falls, New York, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, alongside his family at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. Born on December 5, 1962 in Glens Falls, Brett was the son of the late Charles Scudder and Delores Johnson (Scudder). Brett was a compassionate and caring person, concerned with the feelings of those around him. He exemplified the Camp Dudley motto - “The Other Fellow First”, his boyhood summer camp. He was a graduate of Queensbury High School’s Class of 1981, where he excelled on the football field for the Spartans. Following high school, Brett attended Northeastern University, where in 1985 he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He began his career in medical sales working for Beckton Dickinson. Later he obtained an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology from Hudson Valley Community College and went on to work for medical equipment manufacturers Siemens, Phillips and Danaher Corporation. He was an avid golfer and outdoorsmen. He was an accomplished mountain biker and hiker. Brett became a “46er”, having climbed all 46 High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. Brett was part of a large family. He was predeceased by his father, Charles Scudder. He is survived by his mother Delores Johnson (Scudder) of Queensbury, NY, sister Kim Scudder of Monterey, CA, sister Holly (Csaba Kiraly) of Simsbury, CT, and brother Russell (Jodi Scudder) of Scarborough, ME. Extended family includes his niece Caitlin Loneragan (Tobias Loneragan) of Windham, ME and their children Ella, Jack and James, and nephews Benjamin Scudder of Johnston, RI, and Andrew Gorton of Spencer, NY, and his sons James and William. Brett was especially grateful for the care provided by his oncology doctors and nurses at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. His wish was that in lieu of flowers, gifts are made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in his memory, to support future cancer research and patients at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift Brett chose to forego calling hours. A private family burial will be held in the spring at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury, NY. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland, ME.