Scott Noel Lavoice, 60, 125 Ridge Road New Durham, NH died on August, 17, 2026 peacefully in bed after some health complications.

He was born on April 18, 1966 in Rochester, NH; the paternal son of Sterling Willard and later adopted by Norman Lavoice and paternal mother Paula (Laney) Meader.

Scott worked in several manufacturing jobs most notably of circuit board manufacturing both as a line operator and later as a programmer and department leader. His hobbies included hiking (completing the NH 48 4k from 2007-2014) (and Mt. Katahdin's knife edge/Baxter peak loop in ME 2014), and volunteering as a Forest Society Land Steward for 16 years. He was awarded the Spirit of NH volunteer service award in 2014. He loved animals, particularly cats. He loved to chat with everyone and made friends and connections with so many people at his places of work, neighbors; as well as the Jeep community of which he was also a volunteer for events.

Scott is survived by his spouse of 19 years, Jason S Morris of New Durham, NH; his Mother Paula Meader of New Durham, NH; and his Brother Dale Lavoice of Goldsboro, PA.

*A celebration of life will be held at a later time not yet determined. If you knew Scott and would like to attend such celebration, please email Jason to receive invite at hikethesummits@gmail.com