Scott R. Marceau, 51

FRANKLIN — Scott Richard Marceau, 51, of 45 Shaw Road in Franklin, died at his home Thursday, November 10, 2005 following a short illness. He was born in Franklin, October 2, 1954, son of Arthur and Dorothy (Shepard) Marceau. A lifelong resident of Franklin, Scott was a graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1973.

He served as a police officer for the City of Franklin for 11 years. Scott and his wife then owned and operated K & M Tobacco Shop and K & M Sports Shop in Franklin for over twenty years. After selling his business Scott worked for Rowell's Sewer and Drain Company until his illness. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.

Scott served as a Merrimack County Bail Commissioner for several years. He was an active member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce for 16 years, serving on the board of directors for 12 years and president for 2 years. He ran the local chapter of Ducks Unlimited, member of the Citizens Committee for the search of a new police chief, member of the Franklin Lighting Committee for 20 years, and member of the Franklin Downtown Merchants Association.

Scott was named the Citizen of the Year in 1995; he was the recipient of the Sam Walton Business Leader Award in 1999. He also was presented the Exceptional Commitment and Achievement Award from the Lakes Region Planning Commission in 2001.

Scott brought the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and PSNH together to create the Eastman Falls Park, worked with the City of Franklin, the School District and Chamber of Commerce to build a handicap accessible fishing and boat ramp on the Winnipesaukee River. He led the way for the creation of the Kenrick Park, once an empty lot in downtown Franklin, organized summer concerts in the Kenrick Park for the Chamber, kept the Chamber booth current with brochures and the sign board updated, helped create and chair the Franklin "Frontier Days", chaired two large country music festivals featuring well known artists, was past chairman of the Chamber Golf Tournaments, chaired the sportsmen Show, led the fund raiser for the purchase of flags which are displayed along the main streets in Franklin, was an active member of all the Franklin Chamber events, of the Brood Stock Atlantic Salmon Program on the Pemigewassett River with the New Hampshire Fish and Game, and enjoyed working with school children on the Adopt a Salmon Program.

His family includes his wife of 30 years, Suzanne "Sue" (Michel) Marceau of Franklin; his parents, Arthur and Dorothy (Shepard) Marceau of Franklin; brothers, Gordon "Joe" Marceau of Franklin and David P. Marceau of Andover; two nephews, Joshua Bond and Austin Marceau; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home, Franklin-Tilton Road in Tilton. To confirm service time and place, please visit www.smartfuneralhome.com. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Franklin.

The William F. Smart Sr. Memorial Home of Tilton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Those wishing may make contributions to the Winnipesaukee River Trail Association, "Scott Marceau Memorial Fund", C/O Carolyn Hurst, P. O. Box 464, Franklin, NH 03235-0464.

For more information go to www.smartfuneralhome.com