Richard W. Scott, 71, of 68 Tucker Shore Road died on May 11, 2000 at Lakes Region Hospital in Laconia after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Scott was born on February 17, 1929 in Stoneham, MA the son of the late Clarence and Isabel (Wishman) Scott. He was a U S Army Veteran and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wilmington, MA. Mr. Scott was a self employed carpenter and was also known to sharpen knives for friends in the Belmont area. He had a passion for Model T cars and enjoyed driving his 1914 Model T. He was a member of the Yankee Ingenut'i Model T Club in Townsend, MA and the NH Model T Club in Hooksett, NH. He is survived by his loving family. At his request there will be no services but a scattering will take place in the Gulf of Mexico. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Community Health and Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.