Scott, Douglas Walter

Born January 24, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, son of Walter and Rosa Scott, Douglas Walter Scott passed away suddenly on February 4, 2007 at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. Doug leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Margaret Ann (McCarthy), daughters Kathryn (Aaron Cunningham) and Jennifer (Edward Camargos), and their mother Diane Scott and beautiful grandchildren, Julian, Melissa, Hazel, Jolie, Sebastian and Lua and step-children, Colin and Chelsea Peet. Doug "The King" roared through life and lived it to the fullest and will be sorely missed by so many people touched by his incredible generosity, his rapier wit, his commitment to community and Northwestern Ontario, and his love of music. As a father, he loved and cherished his daughters but heaven help the potential suitors. Doug had a long and distinguished career in Engineering, both as a Consulting Engineer and Chairman of the Board for Proctor and Redfern 1962-1996, and as Manager of the Engineering Division for the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario 1996-2006. He is a Past President of the Canadian Water and Wastewater Association, and served many years on its Board and Executive. From graduation date at the University of Toronto as a Civil Engineer in 1962, Doug gave so generously of his time to the Toronto and Thorald Board of Trade/Toronto and Thunder Bay Jaycees; President of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce; President of the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce; Board of Directors on the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium; Chairman of the Board of Governors of McKellar General Hospital; Board of Governors, Lakehead University. In 1998, Doug was recognized by the Northern Ontario Business Awards Program as the Northern Ontario Business Executive of the Year. In 2004 Doug was the proud recipient of the Medal for Engineering Excellence from the Professional Engineers of Ontario recognizing 40 years of service. His passion for music started in high school and has carried through his whole life with his participation in multiple bands including: Thunder Bay City Band; Bottom of the Barrel; Good News Jazz Band to name a few. Doug was a rally enthusiast and raced cars over many continents as a member of the St. Catherine's Motor Club; the Thunder Bay Auto Club and the Thunder Bay Antique Car Club. He loved sailing, was a sports fan extraordinaire and had a soft spot for all domestic four-legged critters. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at 2:00 pm in St. Paul's United Church, with Rev. Paul Walmsley officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for friends will be Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the SARGENT FAMILY RECEPTION CENTRE (adjacent to the Funeral Home). Should friends desire memorial donations can be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements entrusted to the Sargent & Son Funeral Home, 21 N. Court Street, Thunder Bay, ON. On-line condolences may be made at www.sargentandson.com