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Obituary

Dr. Francis Scott Furbish passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 22, 2025, at the age of 85. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Rue Ann Furbish; his son, Kevin Furbish, and daughter-in-law, Lamthuy Furbish; and his granddaughters, Alysia Furbish and Wilhelmina Ma-Wenberg.

Born on March 25, 1940, Scott was the first in his family to attend college. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Maine at a time …

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Memories & condolences

Rue,So sorry for your loss.   Scott will be Dearly Missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  
Rue,So sorry for your loss.   Scott will be Dearly Missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you a…
Rue,So sorry for your loss.   Scott will be Dearly Missed.  Our …

So sorry Rue at the loss of your husband. May you and your family find peace in the memories you shared.

Carol (Tjepkes …

So sorry Rue at the loss of your husband. May you and your family find peace in the memories you sh…

So sorry Rue at the loss of your husband. May you and your famil…

I was sorry to hear about Scott's passing.  I remember him from early Fabrazyme days when he was teaching me the hidden…
I was sorry to hear about Scott's passing.  I remember him from early Fabrazyme days when he was te…
I was sorry to hear about Scott's passing.  I remember him from …
I had dinner with Scott and several other Genzyme colleagues at a conference in Europe.  It was around the time that My…
I had dinner with Scott and several other Genzyme colleagues at a conference in Europe.  It was aro…
I had dinner with Scott and several other Genzyme colleagues at …

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Born

1940
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Graduated from college

1963
University of Maine
B.S. Biochemistry,
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Got married to Rue Ann Furbish

1968
Parkersburg, IA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Bay Pines National Cemetery

10000 Bay Pines Boulevard, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708
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Francis "Scott" Furbish