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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SCOTT, Hugh Dupong - At the Joliette Hospital on Saturday, October 12, 1996. Hugh Dupong Scott, in his seventy-seventh year. Beloved husband of Florence Hillrich of Rawdon. Dear brother of Margaret Butler, Jean Deignault. Predeceased by his brothers and sisters the late Joseph, Annie Turnbull, Isabella Finnerty, William, John, Esther (Ettie) Laioie and Elizabeth Taugher. Resting at White & Sons Funeral Home, 3555 Metcalfe Street, Rawdon. Funeral service from Christ Church, 3rd Avenue, Rawdon on Wednesday, October 16 at 11 a.m. Interment Christ Church Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 1529 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, H3G 1A6 would be greatly appreciated. A Masonic service will be held Tuesday evening at 8 a.m.
Citation for Mentioned in Despatches:
SCOTT, Hugh, Stoker Petty Officer, A5081, Mention in Despatches (MID), RCNR, HMCS MONCTON - Awarded as per Canada Gazette of 8 January 1944 and London Gazette of 1 January 1944.
"When HMCS Moncton was in collision in July 1943, this Rating, in spite of the severe damage incurred by HMCS Moncton, assisted Engine room Artificer D'Aubin in trying the engines for damage, and in raising steam in order to attempt to reach port, setting an example by his courage and cheerfulness."
Hugh Dupong Scott Jr. was born July 23, 1919 in Maisonneuve District Montréal, Québec. and died Saturday October 12, 1996 in Joliette, Quebec. He was the son of Hugh Dupong Scott and Elizabeth Logan.
He emigrated from Scotland, arriving in Halifax on July 4, 1918 aboard the Olympic.
He married Helen Wighton on September 4, 1956 and sadly Helen died in November 1957. On September 19, 1959 he married longtime family friend, Florence Hillrich, a childhood skating partner whom he used to date in their teenage years.
Hugh attended Maisonneuve School on Morgan Blvd. in Montréal. He furthered his education at Montréal Tech School after having gone to work at Imperial Oil Ltd. (now ESSO) at age 14. He was with Imperial Oil Ltd. for 45 years, the last four of which were spent with ESSO at Syncrude Tar Sands in Fort McMurray, Alberta.
As a young lad, Hugh enjoyed all sports, particularly swimming and ice skating and when in his prime he was considered to be a very good golfer and until his death enjoyed a game of golf.
During World War II he served in the Royal Canadian Navy among his medals and decorations he received "Mention-in-Dispatch" for distinguished service.
Hugh was a warden at Christ Church in Rawdon, Quebec and was always willing to do a good deed for anyone. He was a past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Order and was a 32 Mason of the Selkirk Rifle.
Hugh passed away peacefully in Joliette on October 12 1996 and is laid to rest at the Anglican Church Cemetery. (Author: His wife Florence / Source: Find-a-Grave)
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Brothers William (left) and Hugh (Jr) Scott Source: Submitted to Find-a-Grave by Jocelyn Gordon
Hugh family during the Second World War L-R: Hugh Scott (Jr), William (Willie) Scott, Hugh Scott Sr., John Scott and Margaret Scott Source: Submitted to Find-a-Grave by Jocelyn Gordon
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