Scott Paradis Ashley, 68, of Rochester, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 in the loving company of his wife and daughters. The youngest of four, Scott was born on December 31, 1954, and raised in East Freetown.
Scott completed his BS in Biology from Murray State University where he also competed on the cross-country running team, and was an active member of the Sigma Pi fraternity. Upon his graduation, Scott returned to Massachusetts to launch his career as owner and operator of Old Tuck Cranberry Corp., continuing the multigenerational profession of cranberry farming.
Throughout his life, Scott was an avid hunter, trapper and true outdoorsman. He was always happiest outside; enjoying the wildlife on his farm, caring for his apple orchard, landscaping his property, or tending to an expansive vegetable garden. He amassed a substantial antique single shot rifle collection and enjoyed the research and restoration of antique motorcycles. Other hobbies Scott was passionate about included scuba diving, travel, music and reading, particularly American history. Above all, Scott was a social person, he loved being surrounded by family and spending time with his friends. Notorious for his jokes, sense of humor and good-natured pranks, Scott made a lasting impression.
In addition to his wife, Kymberly, Scott leaves behind his two daughters Rebekah Rubin and Rachel Ashley, sons-in-law Daniel Rubin and Alvaro Ortiz, four grandchildren Ari and Claire Rubin, Lucía and Caleb Ortiz, and his sister, Alexis Blowers of Rochester, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edward Ashley and Karl James Ashley III, and his parents Karl James Ashley Jr and Grace Rose Marie (Paradis) Ashley.
His funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 30th at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church of Rochester. Burial will follow in White Cemetery, East Freetown. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, July 29th, from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 50 County Road, Mattapoisett.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Scott's memory can be made to: Lewy Body Dementia Association; or The Lewy Body Dementia Fund of the American Brain Foundation.