Scott Griffiths: November 27, 1946 - December 21, 2008

[villager9999]

Scott Griffiths passed away this morning surrounded by the love and passion of his life, his wife Gail Johnson. Scott was full of life, love and stories to the very end. Cancer took him, but Scott refused to let it get the best of him.

Scott left a family that learned a lot from him. Scott taught his daughter Meg to live life to the fullest and to

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[gnostraeh]

Thank you so much for letting us out here in Live Journal land know that Scott is now on the next chapter of his journey.
I was deeply touched by the things he shared here about his life and philosophy.
My condolences to all of Scott's family and friends.

Farewell Friend

[anonymous]

I am reminded of a line in the children's book "The Little Prince". He said, be not sad, just look into night sky and see the stars and I will be laughing. I thought I heard Scott laughing last night.

Gail,
You built a greenhouse for Scott where all things flourished, bloomed and came to full cycle, and thank you for sharing your garden with so many. Always, Lynn Johnson

Knowing Scott

[anonymous]

I never knew that my second cousin, Scott Griffiths, existed until about eight months ago, when I began delving into the history of my father’s family. My Dad’s cousin, Lillian Freuden, suggested that I get in touch with Scott, since he was writing a family history on his blog. I was astounded by it -for one thing, Scott recalled a number of Pittsburgh relatives and the things that happened to them, that I also knew. Our fathers were first cousins and surely Scott and I spent some early childhood occasions together, although we couldn’t recall them!

We shared some family lore with each other, but for me, the most important thing was getting to “know” Scott via his blog, of which I became an avid reader. His humor, honesty and courage were incredible as he faced mortality. I know that it is a loss to my branch of the family that we never met this remarkable man. I also realize that his wife is a remarkable person as well. Gail, he was lucky to have you in his life.

Lucy Russell

[suzan_s]

I am just now "cathing up" with Live Journal reading so just now learning of Scotts death.

My heart goes out to you all.

Gail, I will never forget how lovely you and Scott were when I came to visit. Your home was filled with love....a living, tangible thing that I felt blessed to be gifted by you two wonderful people. Although Scott has gone through the "doorway", his love will forever be where you are. May you be filled with peace.

[asakiyume]

Dear Gail and family--not sure if you will be checking comments here, but I wanted to let you know that we made a donation in Scott's honor to Catholic Relief Services. I know he wasn't religious, but CRS does lots of relief and education work of the sort he'd probably appreciate. He was a wonderful person.
--yours fondly, Francesca (Asakiyume)