LAKE LUZERNE — Hunter Francis Scofield, 15, of Lake Luzerne, died Saturday, July 5, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident.
He was born July 17, 1998, in Glens Falls. He was the loving son of William and Linda (Lauricella) Scofield; brother to Lindsey of Hadley, brother and best friend to Billy of Lake Luzerne; uncle to Connor and Graysen; grandson of James and Elaine Lauricella of Queensbury; nephew of Donna Ancillotti of Syracuse, Karen and Fred Kippert of South Carolina, Jane and Don Murphy of Queensbury, Susan and Marc Hanellin of Pennsylvania, Michael Lauricella of South Carolina, Rob and Heidi Lauricella of Vermont, Jill and Tyronne McDaniel of North Carolina, Gene Scofield and Claudia Haskell of Lake Luzerne, Vicki and Richard Chandler of Lake Luzerne, Wanda and Jim Derek of Hadley and Joey Scofield of Hadley. Hunter is also survived by many cousins, great-aunts and uncles and his special friends, Jessica, Melanie, Derek, Scott, Cole, Anna, Jimmy, Kiernan, Brandon and Tanner.
Hunter was a beloved member and co-class president of the Hadley-Luzerne Class of 2016. Hunter shared a passion for film with his brother, Billy, and was gifted in the cinematic arts. The two boys scripted, directed, acted in and filmed many YouTube videos for class projects and their own personal satisfaction. He was fearless as the male lead in the lip sync competitions for his class and always brought smiles to the faces of his audience. He was a kind young man others could depend on; he never let them down. His imagination led him to worlds unfathomable — creative beyond control.
He played on the school soccer and basketball teams since middle school. He wasn’t always the star player, but he pulled out a big 3-pointer when his team needed him to. He was also looking forward to playing on the football team in the fall. He was in the band for many years, playing percussion. His love of music led to his latest obsession of creating his own music on his computer. He was an avid Celtics fan, Giants fan and Red Sox fan. He could recite many basketball stats and was happy to share them with all.
At the age of 11, Hunter wrote, “If you can’t learn to be friends with everyone, you can’t be friends with anyone.”
Hunter will live on in the hearts and minds of his classmates, friends and teachers as a quiet leader with an infectious sense of humor. His kindness and uncomplaining character will remain a model for others. This small community grieves the loss of this outstanding young man alongside his family.
Friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Hadley Luzerne Wesleyan Church, 445 State Route 9N, Lake Luzerne.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church with the Rev. Richard Osborne, pastor, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, Hunter’s family has requested donations in his memory be directed to a scholarship in his name, c/o any Glens Falls National Bank branch.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brewer Funeral Home Inc., 24 Church St., Lake Luzerne.
To express online condolences, please visit www.brewermillerfuneralhomes.com.
