BOWDOIN — Scott Metcalfe Mitchell, 61, longtime resident of Bowdoin, Maine died Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland from a head injury he sustained from a fall several days earlier. He was surrounded by the love of his family and friends as he found peace.

He was born February 16, 1956 in Portland, the son of John Albert and Jacqueline Metcalfe Mitchell. Scott was predeceased by his father, his stepfather Philip B. Tuttle, and stepmother Sally L. Mitchell. Survivors include his mother Jacqueline M. Tuttle, a brother Mark Mitchell and his wife Susie of Durham, a sister Hilary Mitchell Innis and her husband Michael of Harpswell, a brother Brooks Tuttle of Topsham, a stepbrother Stewart Tuttle and his wife Verian of Harpswell and the USVI, four stepsisters, Leslie Rowson of Georgia, Sally “Stevie” Gowdy and her husband Jim of Colorado, Sue Watson and her husband Gary of Florida, and Christine Newman and her husband Bob of Colorado. He is also survived by many loved nieces and nephews.

Scott graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1974. Throughout his life, he forged lasting friendships. He was known for his Yankee ingenuity and independent spirit. Scott had a deep appreciation for good music and shared this love, his common sense, dry humor, and wit with those who knew him well. His love of the outdoors was expressed as an avid hunter and fisherman, and through his flower gardens and rockwork he built around his farm.

Scott made a career as a talented carpenter and woodworker. He worked at many sites doing finish carpentry of which he was very proud. In 1981, he built his custom post and beam home at the old family homestead in Bowdoin. A prized accomplishment was the restoration of a 41’ sailboat the Linnett II. Scott brought it back to its original glory displaying his craft as a true artisan.

Scott will be sadly missed. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held at a later date and will be announced by his family.

Arrangements are under the care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.