Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at St. Josephs Hospice, London on November 1, 2024 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of Linda (McKenzie) Scott for 55 years. Cherished father of Sherry and Michael Paton of Ottawa, and Marci and Mike Damen of Ilderton. Adored grandpa of Alexander; Max, and Sam. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Sheila Butchart of Ilderton, Sue and Terry Burley of Owen Sound, and Barry and Jentie McKenzie of Southampton. Fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and his many friends near and far. Predeceased by his parents Dave and Dorothy (Thompson) Scott, brother Dale Scott, niece Melissa Scott, brother-in-law Evan Butchart and parents-in-law Don and Bessie (Howe) McKenzie.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, Lucan on Monday, November 4th from 6 – 8 PM.
A celebration of Doug’s life will be held at the Lucan Community Centre (Main Hall), 263 Main Street, Lucan on Tuesday, November 5th from 11 AM – 3 PM, with visitation starting at 11 AM and words of remembrance starting at 12 PM. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment to take place at Eastnor Cemetery at a later date.
If you are unable to attend the service in person, the family invites you to watch a recording of the service which will be posted on Tuesday afternoon at www.facebook.com/haskettfh
Donations to St. Joseph’s Hospice, London or Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation – Lions Head Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
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Norma Smith
Dear Linda,
We were so sorry to hear of Doug’s death. Sadly, he and Lloyd missed one more time to visit in September. Glad we had the chance to see you both in the Bruce and for your visit with us in BC.
Hugs from the western cousins, Norma and Lloyd
Norma Marten
Linda, I was so saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. No doubt the fact that this was so sudden has been even more difficult to deal with. I always enjoyed his humour & laid-back, smiling demeanour; it came through especially in his monthly VG Newsletter & the way he conducted our annual general meetings. He will certainly be missed.
Kit Pomery
Linda, I was so sorry to hear of Doug’s illness and loss. I thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at your cottage last June and was glad of the chance to visit. My sympathies to you and your family at this very tough time.
Anne Schlorff
Dear Linda and family,
I was sorry to hear the news of Doug’s passing. I hope each of you find much comfort in the wonderful memories you have, and in knowing that so many people are thinking of you and sending caring thoughts your way.
Anne Schlorff
Jeff and Michelle Grigg
Dear Linda and family
We were sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Doug. Doug and Keith shared many a laugh and some great road trips over the years.
Doug will be missed in the Ilderton and Vintage Green communities. It was a great friendship between the Scott’s and Grigg’s and please accept our sincere condolences.
Jeff, Michelle and Claire Grigg
Fortune Scicluna
Linda, my deepest condolences for you and your family. Doug was a very special person and will be greatly missed by all who knew him including myself my family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna & Kelly Thompson
To the entire Scott family. Our hearts have been broken again this past week with the passing of another one of our good friends Doug. He was our handy electrician and always was willing to help get things finished and going. He had been so determined to help with issues that were happening in our family and we are so glad he got to know that his determination payed off. What we will miss the most is his humor, the pranks he could think of and pull off will go down in history. I do know there will be some shenanigans going on were ever he is. Him Dale, Jerry and Ian will be up to all their old tricks and laughing. RIP Dear friend.
Ken McKenzie
Hi Linda,
My sincere sympathy to you and your family on Doug”s passing. I am sorry I was not able to join you today. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all.
Ian and Marian Kelland
Dear Linda and Family please accept our deepest condolences. Dougs smiling face will be missed in our Spry Shore community.
Sharon Ribey
Dear Linda and the McKenzie/Scott families,
Deepest sympathy and love as you mourn Doug’s death. (such a quiet, loving gentleman )
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. So tough…
Wayne & Judy
Wayne & Judy Richardson
Our sincere sympathy on the loss of a beloved Husband ,father, grandpa and so many friends including the Swan Lake Hunting Camp. His visits and his many stories. He will be missed.
REST IN PEACE
Don & Pixie Parkinson
Linda we are so very sorry to hear you have lost Doug. Please know you and yours are in our thoughts at this sad time.
The McIver Family (Terri, Trevor, Tyson, and Tamara)
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Doug was truly one of a kind, a person who brightened every room with his humor and playful spirit. We will always remember Doug for his unique gift of teasing and joking, often at our expense. Those moments of laughter brought such light and joy, reminding us not to take life too seriously. He also had a way of making every joke feel like a special bond, and that humor will be deeply missed. May those cherished memories continue to bring you smiles even in this difficult time.
Patrick Hajas
Dear Linda and family, condolences to all of you on Doug’s passing. He was an exceptional friend to our family, always there to help when ever called upon. He will be missed by all.
Patrick, Erin, William and Madeleine Hajas.
Ray and Jette
So sad to see this today…such a fun former neighbour ..sincerely Jette and Ray Collins
Elaine & Wally Gray
Lynda our deepest sympathy to you and all the family.
Carrie Charlton
Dear Linda, Sherry, Marci and families,
I have many great memories of our wonderful baseball coach, Doug. He will be missed. Thinking of all of you. Take care.
Joan Taylor
Linda, Sherry, Marci and families
I was sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Iva Jean Shaw/Killam
Linda and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Doug’s death.
He was so good to show up for our family. He was a neighbour and school friend. Dale and I enjoyed our visit to your cottage so very much. He will always be remembered with Love. We will miss him.
Shirley Dann
My sincere condolence to you, Linda and Family .. He is going to very missed in Vintage Green.
Jen Bullock
Linda and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He will be missed but I’m certain he will live on in the many years of memories.
Josie Smith
Dear Linda and family. I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing and will miss his incredible sense of humour here at Vintage Green.(down in the parking garage). Will be thinking of all of you, as I am unable to attend the celebration of life.
Sincerely,
Josie Smith
Lynne & Allan McKenzie
Linda and family, we were saddened to hear, first of Doug’s serious illness, and then that he had passed away. Unfortunately, we cannot be with you, but know that that our thoughts are.
Linda & Gord Edwards
Linda, Sheila, Sue & Families,
Please accept our most sincere condolences at this very sad time.
We were neighbours growing up and attended Ferndale public school with the Scott kids. Doug was always upbeat and ready to have some fun as a kid and carried on those special qualities throughout his life.
He was instrumental in organizing a public school reunion only three months ago which was a huge success …..thanks to his efforts.
Doug will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
We will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
Linda & Gord Edwards
Ken and Lenora Clark
Linda and family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. Cherish the many happy memories… he’ll be with you forever.
Keeping you in thought and prayer, Ken and Lenora
Audrey Ribey
Linda and family, I was so sorry to hear of Doug’s illness & passing. He will have left you all many special memories, please share them with each other and a part of him will always be with you. He definetly was one of the good ones, take care
Cliff and Ruth Dickie
Our sincere condolences to you, Linda and all the family. Doug will be missed in Vintage Green. You could always count on Doug for a joke or two. Cherish the memories you have as a family.
Pam Tunks
Linda and family,
We lost one of the good ones. So happy to have had the Scott family in our lives. Remembering all of the good times we’ve had over the decades and soooo many laughs. His crazy sense of humor will be missed. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. RIP my friend. Pam & Rod
Chelsey (Passmore) Passmore
Linda, Sherry, Marci and families,
Sending our condolences.
I have many memories of Doug over the years. He was a man of great stories, poking fun, laughter, hard work and kindness. The memory of his twinkle in his eye and mischievous grin will live on in each of you.
Sending hugs,
Jon, Chelsey and Taylor
Lynn Tackaberry
Dear Linda and family:
So sorry to hear about Doug passing away. It was indeed a great pleasure when we chatted along the side of the road.. He always had a grin on his face!!
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time
take care and god bless
Lynn Tackaberry
Brian and Karen Finnigan
Our deep sympathy to Linda and family on this sad news. Doug was a great community member who possessed a wonderful sense of humour. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Wendie Gray
Lots of fond memories of laughing with Doug at Barry and Jentie’s cottage. I’m so sorry for your loss Linda.
Vintage Green/Frank Van Bussel & Sons
Dear Linda & Family,
We are so deeply saddened to learn about Doug’s passing. He was an integral part of our community and he will be dearly missed by all. Our deepest condolences and you will be in our thoughts.
Carl Crossett
On behalf of the London Memorial Pallbearers, I world like to offer our condolences to his family. It is with great sorrow that we have lost a member of our organization. Doug was truly a wonderful person who was ready if needed to help families in need pallbearers. He will truly be missed. Carl Crossett
Bev and Barb Shipley
Dear Linda, Sherry and Marci
Barb and I were saddened to hear the news of Doug’s passing. Doug was always ready to chat whenever our paths crossed and that friendliness will be what we remember. May your many memories comfort you and your families at this time; so many will keep you in prayer.
Bev and Barb
Jane galloway
Linda, Sherry, Marci so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing my condolences to you and family, he was a wonderful man, he will be missed. Jane Galloway
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
What a joy to have engaged with Doug through his friendly dialogue and his warm smiles. His love of music was a gift that he shared with pleasure. Such great memories!
Lorne Ceaser and Laurie (Ceaser) Burt
Linda and Family
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He will be missed dearly but never forgotten. He always had an answer or a joke even as a young neighbour kid that went to the one room school at Ferndale. Our sincere sympathy to the families.
Sue Huston ( Robbins)
Dear Linda & family.
Our deepest condolences to you & your family from myself as well as my daughter Jaclyn & son-in law Kenton.
We had some great conversations with Doug who was a key part of our house renovation.
He was such a lovely man.
Joan Robson
Linda, Marcie and Sherrie, Max and Sam
We are all feeling so sad today…Vintage Green is quiet and realize that it will never be the same again, without Doug.
Remember the fun times , use his name and he will always be with you
Joan and Ralph
Debbie Hellyer
Linda and family,
So very sad to hear of Doug’s passing. Great memories from Ilderton Fair weekends (with your many crazy friends), Sugar Hill “glamping” and of course, your North of The Checkerboard home away from home. His quick wit, love of music and kind ways will be missed by many.
LeeAnne & Jim Detlor
Linda and family, Jim & I are so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was a wonderful friend and we will miss his good nature and sense of honour. We were neighbours growing up and I worked with him at 3M for many years. We are thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Roger & Carol Partridge
Dear Linda and family.
For the brief time we knew Doug, it was always a pleasure to be in his company , with his love of life and great wit.
We will miss his banter and comic relief at cards and other gatherings.
Our prayers are with you .
Marjorie Speiran
Dear Linda and family,
As we ponder our memories of Doug you will find the strength he has given towards friendship, thoughtfulness and musical surroundings that we all enjoyed.
We are keeping this in our minds, Marj and Gerry
Bryan and Liz Graham
Linda, Sherry, Marci and families,
We were saddened to learn of Doug’s passing. May all your happy and cherished memories help you through this difficult time. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Bryan and Liz Graham
Margaret Robb
So sorry to hear this news!
Stan Hoath
Linda And All Of Doug,s Extended Family. Sincere Sympathy In The Passing Of Your Family Member. Cherish All the Memories. Stan and Ruth.
Marion Lougheed
Deepest condolences to Linda and families. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May you find peace and joy in the memories you have and hold dear.
Love
Marion Lougheed
Ellen Hodgins
Linda and family…so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Always a pleasure to see you two. Had a few laughs along the way. Remember the good times. RIP Doug..
Anita & Kalvin Stewart
Linda and family, Our sincere condolences on the loss of Doug. We are all thinking of you at this difficult time.
He will be missed.
Deb and Rob Andrews
Linda, Sherry and Marci and families
Sending our condolences to all of you. Doug was a very friendly guy and always had time to say hello or chat when he met you.
He will be missed by many.
Cherish all the good family times.
Judy Bond
Linda & family, I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. What a jokester he was and he will be sadly missed in the community. My sincere condolences go out to his siblings. RIP Doug
Judy Bond
John & Mary Walls
Linda and family;
Doug was such a friendly and caring person. He was always ready for a good conversation. It has been a pleasure to have known him. Thinking of you.
Ron &Adelle Ceaser
Dear Linda & Family. Ron & I send our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time in your lives.
Brenda and Gord Moon
Dear Sheila, and families,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved family member. I know you spoke very fondly of him. You’re in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Kelly and Rose O'Connor
Doug will be sorely missed at our Sauble River jam sessions at the Lucan Legion, our condolences to all of his family
Michelle Murphy-Bukala
Dear Marci & Family,
My deepest condolences to you and the entire family. I have such great memories of your Dad during the many camping trips I was invited on, the visits to Port Elgin & Lions Head & the sleepovers as a kid at your house. He was always smiling & joking around.
I am thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Shirley Stewart
Linda, Sherry, Marci and families
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. May your cherished memories bring you comfort and peace at this most difficult time.
Shirley Stewart
Gord & Sharlene Worrall
Linda and family: Sharlene and I extend our sincere condolences. I will really miss Doug at the Lucan music jamborees. Doug had a fun-loving nature and he was always ready with a good joke or prank to make people laugh.
Janice Cameron
Condolences to all of you in the lose of Doug. Thinking of all of you.
Janice & Finley Cameron
Irene Hilpert
Linda and family I’m so sorry to hear of Doug‘s passing. He was one incredible human being an awesome husband, father and grandfather. He will be blessed by friends far in here. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allan and Elaine Ryan
We are so sorry to hear about Doug such a sad time indeed our condolences to the family
Dale Shaw
Dear family. Doug was my good friend from grade three on when our family moved from Lions Head to Ferndale and i began school at Ferndale. We played together as kids and hung out together as youth. We even shared our homework and our Coles notes, sometimes while we waited for the school bus at Ferndale Drive In. French class with Doug, Evan, Ross and Scott was ahoot. We bought matching black Fidoras and wore them when we went skating in Wiarton. Will miss the phone calls, texts and emails. I plan to meet him again when Jesus calls my name for Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
Roger and Loretta Plomley
Dear Linda and Family
We hold you all in our hearts and prayers at this very sad time.
Doug was such a genuine friend and brought many a chuckle and smile to so many .
Our street will never be the same.
May the love and support of all help you through this very sad time.
Barry ( Linda’s brother) & Jentie McKenzie
Those who knew Doug most likely have heard of or been the target of one of Doug’s practical jokes. A favourite was Larry and June entrusting Doug to check their condo and returning home from Florida to a rubber boot in the front hall, another on their bed along with an empty wine bottle and what appeared to be a lump in the bed ( pillows). We will miss him!
Joanne Hatt
Linda and family.
Please accept our deepest condolences with Doug’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
The Hatt Family
Carole Damen
My sincere sympathy on the loss of a beloved husband, father and grandpa. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers
Tracey McGillivray
Dear Linda, Sherry, Marci and family,
Condolences to all of you on Doug’s passing. Our thoughts are with you.
Ron & Nancy McGillivray
Sincerest sympathy to Linda, Sherry and family, Marcie and family, on the passing of Doug. The immeasurable loss you are feeling can only be lessened by a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Doug lived his life in his own quiet way but was never too far from the action when called upon to help. Always enjoyed visiting with him at the family get togethers and catching his suttle humour in the conversation. Rest in peace Doug.
Due to ongoing health issues we will be unable to attend the planned events but be assured you all will be in our thoughts in the coming days.
Jentie McKenzie
The world is a less fun place for Doug’s passing. While I’m glad he is no longer suffering, I’m very sorry for those of us left behind. Who will go for midnight rambles with me now with beer tucked into his pockets? Where are my children going to find again an uncle who will help them steal cars? It’s just not right but I can only assume God has a better plan than mine.
Murray and Irene Howe
Dear Linda and family, Our deepest condolences on your loss of husband, father, and grandfather, Doug. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
What a great friend he was to many and will be sorely missed.