WATSON WALTER (SCOTTY) SCOTT

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WATSON WALTER (SCOTTY) SCOTT July 8, 1921 - April 14, 2012 Peacefully in hospital at Ottawa, surrounded by and with the love of his family, in his 91st year. Devoted and loving husband for 66 years to Janet Jenny (nee McKenzie) who was originally of New Stevenson, Scotland. Much loved father of the late Ralph McKenzie Scott (September 2009), Ian Campbell Scott, Heather Morag Scott Bart (Jean-Claude Bart) of Geneva, Switzerland, and Jane Fiona Scott. Doting grandfather of the late Rebecca Karine Bart (May 1999). Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, he was the son of the late Walter Watson Scott and Olive Madeline Anna Bilton. He is also predeceased by his sister Madeline Forsberg (June 2006). He will also be missed by his niece Judy Forsberg of Vancouver and nephew Harold Forsberg of Thailand. Scotty began his career with service to his country as a Volunteer with the Royal Canadian Navy on November 11, 1939 - North Atlantic Convoy, then was on loan to the Royal Navy 1943 to 1945 and saw action in the Mediterranean and the 2nd Front, with Radio and Communications. He was discharged June 1946 from the Navy. He then was R.C.A.F. Squadron Leader June 1953 to June 1960, worked in Scotland 1961 and then came to Ottawa to join the Federal Government with Department of Transport - Department of Communications 1962 to 1981 retiring as a Senior Director in the Department of Communications. During his successful career he did spend time in Geneva, Switzerland with International Telecommunications Union 1969 to 1972, opting to return to Canada and the Federal Government. After retiring he did work as a part-time consultant for many years in Geneva, but most of all he spent his time enjoying his family and the cottage at Bob's Lake, Ontario. The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and doctors at the Queensway - Carleton Hospital on A3 and A4. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Ottawa on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. until time of Service which will be held in the Chapel at 12:30 p.m., followed by cremation. Interment will take place at Bolingbroke Cemetery on Friday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences, tributes and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 17, 2012