On Aug. 3, 2024, Scott Surgenor passed away after a courageous two-year battle with ALS. As Scott’s body lost physical strength, his courage and mental strength grew even stronger. He fought his ALS diagnosis with dignity and bravery and always kept his sense of humor. Scott leaves his wife of 29 years, Margaret (Miggs Claveloux) Surgenor, and two sons, who he was so proud of, Sam Surgenor of New Haven and Jack Surgenor of Durham.

Scott was so appreciative to have Jack as his primary caregiver with a calm and confident presence. Scott also loved Sam’s frequent visits to watch many soccer games together. A big highlight was that Scott recently got to see Messi play in person at Foxboro with his family.

Scott was surrounded by love and support by many, but especially his wife and boys; his sisters, Sally Henry and Kathy Surgenor of Norwalk; his brother Bruce Surgenor and wife Sandy of Colorado; his wife’s family, Eileen Claveloux of Sunderland, Massachusetts, Denis Claveloux of Winnabow, North Carolina., Ron Claveloux of Durham, Lisa Claveloux and her husband Bruno Ghigliazza of Deep River; and many nieces and nephews who he loved. He got to see many at his wife’s family reunion in June, where he had a special connection with baby Siena, who giggled and babbled with him through the event!

Scott was the son of Dr. James Surgenor and Mary Ann Connett in Williamstown, Massachusetts, where he grew up. He joined the Navy after two years in Diesel Engineering specialist trade school. His Naval position was posted out of San Diego. Scott was often brought to ships in the Indian Ocean that needed urgent engine repair. The Navy offered extensive travel around the world, including Hong Kong and Bahrain. Scott settled in Guilford for 25 years and was very proud to earn his college degree in his late 30s. He worked for most of his career as a Class III plant operator and Lab Technician in the water treatment industry.

He was a very involved dad who was often making crepes or pancakes for a house full of boys on Saturday mornings or pasta before a big soccer or football game! It cheered Scott up that many of those same young men continued to visit and support Scott and our sons. Many of these young men helped fundraise at the New Haven ALS walk with Scott and the family last October.

Scott loved animals his whole life and was greatly entertained by our two rescue cats, Cassis and Meera, who he adored.

The family would like to thank his employer, Natural Systems Utilities. Big thanks also to Miggs’s employer, Bearingstar insurance, and parent company Arbella Insurance for all the love and tremendous support.

There were many health providers supporting Scott who the family would like to thank: The West Haven VA hospital and their ALS clinic team. What they do and how they helped us navigate and anticipate our needs was amazing. Thanks to Masonicare Hospice services, which guided us through a very tough time over the last few months. They are all very special people.

Family and friends were invited to visitation hours on Aug. 9, at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford, followed by a memorial at noon at Guilford Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to ALS United CT. They provide critical resources and guidance through this devastating illness but also help to support research and advocacy. ALS United CT, 4 Oxford Road, Suite E4 Milford, CT 06460; www.alsunitedct.org OR to Forgotten Felines at 153 Horse Hill Road Westbrook, CT 06498; www.forgottenfelinesct.org To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com