ANDOVER, NH – Scott Peterson Robart was born in Boston, MA., at Boston Floating Hospital April 15, 1948. His parents, Edwin Leslie Robart and O. Sands Burchard were lifelong educators. They instilled in him the value of education, love of the English language, joys of travel
and the richness of diversity in cultures and languages.
Scott graduated from Newton MA High School in1966. He enlisted in the Army in the fall of that year and then served two tours of duty in Vietnam from 6/67 to 4/69. Scott finished his BS from Plymouth State University on the GI Bill.
Vietnam service weighed heavily on Scott, which resulted in a strong anti-war sentiment. He was one of the founders of Chapter 41 of the Vietnam Veterans of
America located in Concord, NH.His involvement in the anti war movement led him to become active in the Vietnam Veterans Against the War. He was involved in WGBH Boston ‘s production of a 13 part TV series; ‘Vietnam: A Television History’. As a result of his efforts to build the Vietnam Memorial Wall he was chosen to represent NH for the ground breaking ceremony on March 26th, 1982 in Washington, DC.
Scott met Nancy Walsh on a rooftop in Boston in April of 1970. Nancy had just finished nursing school, and worked in the Recovery Room at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. Scott would occasionally visit her at three in the morning on his motorcycle. Scott and Nancy married in 1976, and bought an ‘old New England Farmhouse’. In 1986 they welcomed their son Nicholas into the world. In 1991, they moved to Alaska for a two year adventure which extended for 26 years. In 2020. Scott and Nancy returned to Andover full time, where their ‘old New England Farmhouse’ was waiting. Scott often shared that being on his tractor and using his John Deere lawn mower was his therapy.
Scott, Nancy and Nicholas enjoyed many travel experiences with trips to Mexico, Argentina/Uruguay, Venezuela, Argentina, the 2000 Olympics in Sydney Australia, Italy England, Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, South Africa, and several river
cruises in Europe. Road trips between NH and AK were often and either could find their way cross country easily.
Scott was the ultimate ‘CURIOUS GEORGE’! He engaged folks in light conversation and then moved onto topics of their background, family and politics. A master of starting small businesses, his creative mind was always thinking of new ideas. He self described himself in the following words:
“Dealer in real estate, fine wines, politically correct drugs, railroad ties, pig roasts, Alaskan art, bottled water, high explosives, manure, emeralds, t- shirts, bizarre ideas, inventions, license plates.” Scott’s eclectic history of businesses include: Private Investigator, Auctioneer, Justice of the Peace performing marriages, Film producer, Notary Republic, Author, farmer, landscaper, reporter, bouncer and so much more.
Scott advocated for all disadvantaged folks both young and old. He supported many Non Profit Organizations. He was raised in a family with a strong Democratic philosophy and continued to embrace those values throughout his life. It was not uncommon to see him talking to the TV during news time when he totally disagreed with the current news
report.
Scott leaves his wife, Nancy and son Nicholas- who inherited many of his Dad’s qualities. He leaves Leah his daughter in law, who was always generous with her time and had long conversations with Scott over the dinner table. His grandchildren, William, Charlie and Amelia gave him many hugs, laughs, and happy memories. Scott’s besties from elementary school include George Selleck- who joined Scott in many fun
adventures that really were life threatening, John Jones, a fellow VN veteran and real buddy and soulmate with Scott, and Peter Wilson, another VN vet who met Scott at the Vietnam Vets Against the War
held in Concord MA on March 5, 1971. Scott’s energy will be missed by family, friends and business associates in both AK/NH.
Scott wanted a ‘natural burial’ and his wishes were honored by family and friends. A special thanks to both John Walsh and Sue Connor who lead the gravesite gathering with their thoughtful words.
The shovel Scott used for the ground breaking ceremony for the VN Memorial Wall was used by Nicholas on his Dad’s gravesite. William, his 7 year son, operated the excavator to help dig the grave for his Beba on June 24th. Scott passed away from complications from a cardiac procedure on 6/18/2026 at DHMC.
We hope you will find a non profit organization that speaks to you and make a contribution in honor of Scott P. Robart.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the ‘Old NEW Farmhouse’ on Sept 19th, 2026.
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