SCOTT, Austin Edward – Lifetime resident of Trenton, born December, 1932, passed away on January 17, 2022 at the age of ninety. A former employee of Ontario Hydro, former gas station proprietor, former home builder, he was also a feared deliverer of elbows over the course of a love affair with hockey that lasted nearly as long as he did. He will be remembered, too, as a hardnosed softball player, ball machine-like tennis player, and a skier to whom the words “too cold” never registered. His talents were not limited to sports however. Accomplished with the piano, the accordion and the mouth organ, he demonstrated a proficiency in music that spanned genres, as long as those genres included the songs, “Bald-headed End of the Broom,” and “Paddy McGinty’s Goat.” Coincidentally, but more likely by design, music also drew him to his greatest love, Doris Ann Scott (nee Beitel), after spying on her through a heat grate while she took singing lessons from his sister. The 68 year marriage that resulted from his curiosity has been put on hold for the time being. Curiosity also resulted in five children, (Michael, Patrick, Cathy, Janice and Jennifer) eleven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly, and who will hold him in their thoughts abidingly. He will also be remembered for his undying confidence that there was no machine too complicated that he couldn’t take it apart and put it back together again in some shape or form, the curiosity born from having so many spare parts after, and the forbearance to never throw any out, trusting that they would continue to have worth. He valued his friends with this same tenacity and will be remembered by that countless number and their countless shared memories. Cremation Arrangements under the Direction of Rushnell Funeral Centre, 60 Division Street, Trenton. If desired, donations may be made to Covenant House Toronto, or Hospice Quinte – Stan Klemencic Care Centre. Online condolences at www.rushnell.com
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Austin Edward Scott Monday January 17th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Trenton, Province: Ontario