He emigrated from Scotland, arriving in Halifax on July 4, 1918 aboard the Olympic.
He married Helen Wighton on September 4, 1956 and sadly Helen died in November 1957. On September 19, 1959 he married longtime family friend, Florence Hillrich, a childhood skating partner whom he used to date in their teenage years.
Hugh attended Maisonneuve School on Morgan Blvd. in Montréal. He furthered his education at Montréal Tech School after having gone to work at Imperial Oil Ltd. (now ESSO) at age 14. He was with Imperial Oil Ltd. for 45 years, the last four of which were spent with ESSO at Syncrude Tar Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
As a young lad, Hugh enjoyed all sports, particularly swimming and ice skating and when in his prime he was considered to be a very good golfer and until his death enjoyed a game of golf.
During World War II he served in the Royal Canadian Navy among his medals and decorations he received "Mention-in-Dispatch" for distinguished service.
Hugh was a warden at Christ Church in Rawdon, Quebec and was always willing to do a good deed for anyone. He was a past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Order and was a 32 Mason of the Selkirk Rifle.
Hugh passed away peacefully in Joliette on October 12 1996 and is laid to rest at the Anglican Church Cemetery.
Author: His wife Florence
He emigrated from Scotland, arriving in Halifax on July 4, 1918 aboard the Olympic.
He married Helen Wighton on September 4, 1956 and sadly Helen died in November 1957. On September 19, 1959 he married longtime family friend, Florence Hillrich, a childhood skating partner whom he used to date in their teenage years.
Hugh attended Maisonneuve School on Morgan Blvd. in Montréal. He furthered his education at Montréal Tech School after having gone to work at Imperial Oil Ltd. (now ESSO) at age 14. He was with Imperial Oil Ltd. for 45 years, the last four of which were spent with ESSO at Syncrude Tar Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
As a young lad, Hugh enjoyed all sports, particularly swimming and ice skating and when in his prime he was considered to be a very good golfer and until his death enjoyed a game of golf.
During World War II he served in the Royal Canadian Navy among his medals and decorations he received "Mention-in-Dispatch" for distinguished service.
Hugh was a warden at Christ Church in Rawdon, Quebec and was always willing to do a good deed for anyone. He was a past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Order and was a 32 Mason of the Selkirk Rifle.
Hugh passed away peacefully in Joliette on October 12 1996 and is laid to rest at the Anglican Church Cemetery.
Author: His wife Florence
Family Members
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Annie Dupong Scott Turnbull
1900–1973
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Isobella Dupong "Bella" Scott Finnerty
1902–1953
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Esther Jane Sealy "Ettie" Scott Lajoie
1904–1937
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Joseph "Joe" Scott
1906–1972
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William Charles "Bill/Willie" Scott
1908–1972
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John Scott
1910–1979
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Elizabeth "Bett" Scott Taugher
1913–1985
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Private Margaret Stewart Scott Butler
1921–2001
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Jean Douglas Scott Deignan
1925–2011
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