Obituary of Clifford John Scott

SCOTT: Clifford John - A resident of Chatham, and formerly of Windsor, Clifford Scott passed away at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham Campus with his family at his side on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the age of 91. Born in Windsor, Clifford Scott was the son of the late Albert Victor and Gladys Rose (Brookes) Scott. Beloved husband of 67 years to Dorothy Gray Scott (nee Edgar). Loving father of David Scott and his wife Candace of London, Margaret Ellis and her husband David of Raleigh Township and the late Monica Jane Shelton (1993). Father-in-law to James Shelton and Marta Scott. Proud Opa of Derek Ellis (Erin), Scott Ellis, Const. Heather Ellis (Simone), Sgt. Jeffrey Scott (Chelsea) and Magdalen Sinson (John Madden). Great-Opa to Isabella, Jennaca, Emma, Sarah; Sophie, Claire; Greyson, Harper; and Gloria. Survived by his sister Barbara Moore. Brother-in-law to Dr. Hugh Edgar (late Margaret, November 25, 2016) and Robert McLeod. Predeceased by his two brothers Cecil Scott (1993) and Bertrum Scott (1990) and two sisters Ruth Girard (1997) and Violet Campbell (2005). Also missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and extended family. Mr. Scott was a Veteran of WWII, serving with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment. He was wounded in Belgium. He later served with the U.S. forces in Japan during the occupation. He was a Command Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion and Past President of Br. 28. Life Member of Windsor Lodge #403, A.F. and A.M. and member of Mocha Temple of London, Chatham Lodge of Perfection, Kent Chapter of Rose Croix, AHCOM Shrine Club of Chatham and life member of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment Association. He was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Chatham. Clifford was a Stationary Engineer and the Business Manager of the Canadian Union of Operating Engineers until his retirement in 1979, later becoming the steward at the Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 28 for thirteen years. Family will receive friends at the McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. followed by a Legion Service at 7:30 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 with Rev. Michael Maroney officiating. Interment to follow at Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Ontario. Donations made in memory of Clifford to the Shriners Hospital for Children or the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #642 Poppy Fund would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com