Michael “Mike” Schuyler Scofield of Denning, NY passed away on July 12, 2024 at home. He was 88 years old. He was the son of the late Hollis and Frances (nee Hoskins) Scofield, born on June 4, 1936 in Schenectady, NY.

Mike grew up in Pittsford, NY and Sarasota, FL. He attended Allendale School, Darrow School and graduated from Sarasota High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and proudly served in Japan, where he was stationed until 1958. He received his Undergraduate Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Florida, Gainsville. His degree enabled him to keep a meticulously landscaped home any place he lived. It was in Florida that Mike met and married Sandra “Sandy” Dunbar. The couple moved to Westerly, RI where they owned a motel, The Pony Barn, and where Mike was also employed as a draftsman for Davis-Standard, LLC. It was there his three daughters were born and he first became an enthusiastic volunteer fireman.

After moving to the Catskill Mountains, he worked for more than 25 years in the maintenance department at Frost Valley YMCA. As a skilled draftsman, he was integral in designing and developing the water and sewer system, updating machinery, and was instrumental in mapping out the camp’s infrastructure.

Mike contributed tirelessly to his community. He was a former Councilman on the Town Board, but his true passion was as a member of the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department, serving as Fire Chief from 1971-1980. Earning status as a Lifetime Member, he remained involved until his death.

Mike generously helped friends and family with projects. During retirement he remained passionate about volunteering at the Fire Department, keeping a beautiful home, and feeding the hummingbirds and migrating ducks that chose his lovely pond to be their home.

As a husband, father, and respected community member, Mike will be deeply missed and fondly remembered for his incredible build-it/fix-it skills, loyalty to loved ones and his witty, dry sense of humor.

Mike is survived by his wife Sandy Scofield, daughters Jennifer Kathrine Scofield and Tracy Lynn Scofield-Smith, three grandsons Tristan Smith (Bethany), Taylor Chien, Carson Wood, and two great-grandchildren, Madelyn Smith and Julian Chien. He also leaves his step-sisters Helen Brown and Isabel Coyle, his nieces India Nolen, Michal Keeley, Lisca Coyle, and nephew Christopher Keeley.  He is predeceased by his brother Lansing Guion Scofield and his youngest daughter, Lesley Stauring Scofield Wood.

Donations in Mike’s name can be made to the Claryville Fire Department and/or The Hudson Valley Hospice, whose incredible staff helped make it possible for him to spend his last days at his beloved Denning home. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 18, 2024 from 11 a.m. at The Claryville Fire Department, 1500 Denning Rd. Claryville, NY 12725.

Arrangements under the care of Colonial Memorial Funeral Home, for further information call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialfamilyfuneralhomes.com