Big River, NB - George Scott, 72, of Big River, husband of Regena (Godin) Scott, passed away on Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the Chaleur Regional Hospital, Bathurst.

Born in Salmon Beach, he was the son of May (Pettigrew) Scott and the late Donald Scott. 

He was retired from the former Brunswick Mines and was a member of the company’s Quarter Century Club.  

Besides his mother of Sussex and his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Tammy Chamberlain (Ricky) of Bathurst. One grandson, Kody. 

Three sisters: Dorothy Knowles of Salmon Beach, Betty Lou Street (Bill) of Bathurst and Mary Ellen Clouston (Percy) of Sussex. 

Several nieces and nephews. 

He was predeceased by one brother, Ralph. 

At his request, there will be no visitation or funeral service.  

Donations in memory of George may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.  

The family would like to sincerely thank the Doctors and staff at the Moncton Hospital, Saint John Regional Hospital and the Palliative Care Unit of the Chaleur Regional Hospital for the care George received.  

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst.