Edgar William Scott
1937-2019
Scott, Edgar William, Age 81
years of Guysborough. Passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at
Guysborough Memorial Hospital with his loving wife at his
side.
Born in Guysborough, on April 17,
1937. He was the son of the late Howard Lemuel Scott and Margaret
Winnifred (Ehler) Scott. He formed a loving relationship with his
beloved grandfather Scott whose love he carried with him all of his
life.
He moved with his family to the
New Glasgow area in WW2 because his father was called to work at the
munitions plant there. Following the end of WW2 his family moved to
Halifax where he attended school and developed an interest in Boy
Scouts. He graduated from Queen Elizabeth High School where he was on
the football team, sang in the Glee Club and graduated from grade 12
with a Governor General’s Medal for highest average in grade
12. He entered Dalhousie University on a renewable scholarship which
he maintained throughout his undergraduate years, graduating in 1957
with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and highest average in the
program.
He found time to continue his
interest in music, singing in St. John’s United Church
choir, participating in the Glee Club and enjoying time at the piano,
while at university and upon graduation joined the firm H R Doane
earning his Chartered Accountant Designation in 1960 with highest
marks.
In 1961 he developed Tuberculosis
and spend one year recovering NS Sanatorium in Kentville. While there
he was offered a teaching position in the Dalhousie Commerce
department. He went on to get his MBA from Columbia University in New
York and Ph. D. studies at the University of Toronto. He had an
exceptional teaching career spanning 40 years at Dalhousie University
teaching accounting, cost accounting, tax and finance. He served for a
time as MBA coordinator and toward the end of his career was proud to
have chaired the committee that developed the Bachelor of Management
Program at Dalhousie and was there to see the first class graduate
before he retired.
During his tenure as a Professor
he also added RIA and CPA to his list of qualifications and taught in
some of these programs.
Over the span of his career, he
was a mentor to countless students, caring and helpful to all. Years
later he could recall all of his students by
name.
Throughout his working life he
continue to find time with music including Gilbert and Sullivan and
participation in male quartets with Tom Stewart, Ray Grant, Mac Fyfe,
Andy Duinker, Oliver Wenzell, and spending time with the piano at
home.
Family was everything to him. He
loved his sons and his wife and cherished his grandchildren. He had
strong connections to his extended family since childhood and loved
the «Ehler-Kennedy Reunions.» He was a gentle man of highest
integrity and kindness and steady as a rock. He was a living example
of the Golden Rule. He had a special connection to some cousins who
were close to him, especially Thurlow Ehler and Anna (Munroe) Sully.
He was able to celebrate his 54th wedding
anniversary, with wife Marlene on December 26, 2018 despite grave
illness due to metastatic neuroendocrine Carcinoid tumor which claimed
his life.
He is survived by wife, Marlene
(Matthews); beloved sons, Jeffrey (wife, Michelle Gallant) and John
(wife, Sarah Duffy) and grandchildren, Maxime, Lucas, Rowan and Piper;
sister, Doreen (Ted Doering); god-daughter and special niece, Beth
Doering (Wayne LaCasse); nephew, David Doering; special sister-in-law,
Beverly Shore; brothers-in-law, Wayne Matthews, Reo Matthews and
numerous nieces, nephews and cousins all of whom he loved
dearly.
Edgar’s illness was a
protracted one and he was blessed with wonderful care. Special thanks
to Dr. David Bell, Dr. D. Rayson, Dr. Barbara Bell, Dr. Anita Foley,
Dr. Ranjini; Palliative Care nurse, Karen; Continuing Care nurses,
Erin, Loretta, Vonda and staff of Guysborough Memorial Hospital, Home
Care of Guysborough members, Patsy, Mary-Anne, Lisa and special
neighbours and friends, Rev. Heather, Cindy, Dan, Ursula,
Bobby, and Edith.
Visitation will take place on
Friday, January 25th from 6-8 p.m. in Dennis
Haverstock Funeral Home, Guysborough with the Celebration of Life
taking place on Saturday, January 26th at 11
a.m. in Wesley United Church, Guysborough with Rev. Heather Manuel
officiating.
A graveside service by will be
held on Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m.in Evergreen Cemetery, Guysborough
with a reception to follow at Days Gone By Bakery, Main St.,
Guysborough from 12-2 p.m.
Family flowers only please.
Memorial donation in memory of Edgar may be made to Guysborough Food
Bank, Guysborough Memorial Hospital, and Mass for Shut-Ins, c/o
Diocesan Pastoral Centre, P.O. Box 100, Sydney, NS B1P 6G9 or a
charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the
family at: www.haverstocks.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Edgar William Scott 19372019..
Dennis Haverstocks funeral homes
Décès pour la Ville: Guysborough, Province: Nova Scotia