February 24, 1931 to September 28, 2012
Bathurst, NB – James Harold Barry Scott, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2012 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst at the age of 81. The son of the late Charles and Mabel (Reid) Scott, James was born in Janeville, New Brunswick.
James is survived by his wife of 28 years, Fern (Dempsey- Jagoe) Scott of Canobie.
His children: Nancy H. Scott of Bathurst, Margaret Anne Cameron (Paul) of Charlo, Charles Scott (Lori) of Bedford, NS, Fern’s daughters: Dora May (Kirby) Daley of Salmon Beach and Nancy E. Scott (Robert Smith) of Bathurst.
His brothers: Reid (late Lois) of Foxboro Mass, Vaughan (Shirley) of Rochester NY.
His sisters: Helen (Guy) Davidson of Ottawa, Margaret (Bertram) Demmings of Bathurst and Mabel (George) Mosher of Peterborough.
Poppy was fond of his 8 grandchildren, Matthew Chiasson of Ottawa, Scott (Jenna) Cameron of Saint John, Patrick and Mary Cameron of Charlo, Alexander and John David Howlett and Allison and Andrew Scott of Bedford.
He will be sadly missed by extended family, his nieces, nephews and many friends.
James worked as a papermaker for 41 years and retired from Stone Consolidated in 1992. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, St. John No.27 Free and Accepted Masons for many years. Growing up on the Bay of Chaleur, James spent much of his life on the water and began fishing at a young age with his father. James continued fishing lobster until his 80th year. During the fall and winter months James loved to work in the woods. During the summer, he tended a garden and the grounds around his property in Janeville located at Scott’s Brook. "Jim" was well known as a hard working and fun loving man who enjoyed people from all walks of life. He could strike up a conversation with anyone and shared what he had with his family, friends and acquaintances. His relatives of all ages recount special moments with James around his property where he loved to spend time his entire life.
The family would like to thank the compassionate caregivers of the Manoir Brise de l’Oasis who looked after James this past year, the staff of the Chaleur Regional Hospital Palliative Care Unit and the many friends who visited him.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Elhatton’s Funeral Home Bathurst (www.elhatton.com).
A memorial service will be held at First United Church, St. Patrick Street, Bathurst, on Monday, October 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. followed by a reception at Donald Eddy Memorial Hall. Internment will be at Highland View Cemetery, East Bathurst.
If desired, donations may be made to a charity of choice.
