Brett Andrew Scudder

December 5, 1962 ~ December 14, 2024
Resided in:
Glens Falls, New York
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.
Brett was my first cousin. As a child, he was the cutest little boy you could ever imagine. His dimples were just precious. ❤️. We use to drive up from Long Island to visit a lot when we were kids. We’d see each other occasionally at random times over the years and it was always a pleasant exchange. About 2 weeks before Brett passed , we had a very sweet conversation over the phone. I will treasure that time most of all.
Brett was intelligent , competitive and intense and he could also be very sweet.
He loved to hike and ride his bike.
Towards the end of his life, Brett came to Jesus Christ and was able to accept the end was near . He is now with the Lord and at peace .
I will always remember his smile
I’m so thankful you cried out to the Lord for salvation
There’s not just a few words that could ever describe Brett. He was complex. He wasn’t always much for following rules but he did believe in protocol and proper manners. He was a perfectionist. He was very self-conscious and always carried himself so well. It was a distinct pleasure to be by his side.
My deepest condolences to Mom, Russell, Holly and Kim. I hope that you find comfort and strength in your many warm memories of him.
Simply everything.
Brett was a good man and always did anything he could to put the other person first.
He was a good man and I was blessed to call him friend for over 45 years. I was his “Guardian Angel” through all his Queensbury years and he was mine through many other years. In all the years I knew him, he never treated me unkindly or criticized me. I was always treated with the greatest respect. He’s truly one of the few people who’s accepted me as I am at every stage in my life. When he told me he was proud of me I believed him and it meant everything to me to hear that from him. I was incredibly proud of him.
He absolutely loved Harvest Pizza, jazz music and a good fitting buttonup shirt. He loved the color blue and told me he looked good in it and he wasn’t wrong.
He would often remind me that he looked good in all the colors. ☺️
When he smiled, his whole face with sparkle. He was highly intelligent, funny, charismatic, articulate, logical and competitve. He remained incredibly athletic through all of his years until he got sick. To say that he enjoyed riding his bike would be an understatement. He would ride it 20 to 25 mi a day, rarely the same route. He’s also one of only about 16,000 that has climbed to all 46 of the Adirondack peaks.
Very passionate once he was engaged in whatever situation or subject. Enjoyed the study it would present.
Dedicated to living a good healthy style of life with great respect for others
Relationship with a member of his family.
Playing fast pitch softball at Derby Park in Hudson Falls is a great memory that I’ll cherish forever. My sincere condolences to all. Rest in peace my brother!
Our sincere condolences to the entire Scudder family on the loss of your love one, Brett was quite a guy who I recently met over a year ago but certainly always was happy to see me as well as strike a good conversation.
Best
Richie & Mary Axelsen
We’ve been long time friends since the 70’s
Brett was always willing to help anyone out in any situation.
I am shocked and heart broken. My condolences to the family and friends.