Scott, Alan (Age 80, Stratford)
Published on 9/4/2019
Alan Walter SCOTT, age 80, of Stratford, on Wednesday, April 3rd at Spruce Lodge, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s. Born in Wingham, Ontario, son of the late Walter and Alice (Shackleton) Scott. Survived by his true love and best friend of 53 years, Margaret (Taylor) Scott. Loving father of Brian and Lynda, David and Stacie, Kevin and Kathy, and Karen. Proud grandfather to Taylor, Carter, Rachel and Patrick, Sofia, Mikaela, Alena and Nolan. Alan graduated in 1961 from OAC with his Bachelor of Agriculture degree, and he received his Masters of Science in Agricultural Economics and Extension Education in 1977. He worked for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food as Assistant Agricultural Representative in Lambton and North Simcoe Counties 1961-1970, and as Agricultural Representative in North Simcoe and Perth Counties from 1970-1994. He really enjoyed working with farmers in all these areas. The family settled on a 50-acre farm in Downie Township when they moved to Perth County. He retired from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food in 1994 after 34 years of service. Following retirement, he had the opportunity to travel twice to Russia, Ukraine and Poland, to advise farmers on farm management issues. He enjoyed travelling, sports and watching the grandchildren in their activities. Alan will be fondly remembered by sisters and brothers-in-law Wilma Scott, Dorothy Coultes, Donald and Charlotte Taylor, Gord and Jennifer Taylor, Doris Taylor, Linda Taylor and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Alan was predeceased by his brother Murray Scott, an infant grandson Nathan Scott, and brothers-in-law Glenn Coultes, James Taylor and Albert Taylor. The family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Spruce Lodge for the wonderful care and compassion given to Alan. Family and friends may call at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Thursday, from 2 until 4 and 7 to 9 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, at 11 AM, at Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford. A private family interment will take place at a later date in Brandon Cemetery, Belgrave. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, Avondale United Church or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to W. G. Young Funeral Home, Stratford.
