JEAN HELEN SCOTT (nee CLARK)

December 23, 2024

Jean Helen Scott (née Clark) died peacefully in her sleep, at Tiverton Park Manor, Dec. 23, 2024, in her 100th year. Born in Midland, Jan. 29, 1925, she was the daughter of Henry Clark and Annie (née Collins). She married Andrew Scott, June 10, 1944, and together, they raised their daughter and three sons on the 100-acre mixed farm on Concession 9 of Kincardine Township. Her love of painting resulted in numerous oils being shared across the community, including a version of the Inverhuron Lime Kiln donated to the Municipality of Kincardine, as well as many trucks, buses and barns painted with owners' names, and multiple signs that adorned various family farms and one of the early versions of the ‘Welcome to Kincardine’ signs. In 1968, she moved to Kincardine where her employment at Coombs Furniture Factory and Malcolm’s Furniture Factory also involved decorative painting of the heirloom furniture products. Eventual employment at the Bruce Generating Station resulted in a modest pension which she used to visit her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren wherever on the globe they happened to be. More recently, she lived independently in Kincardine for several years. She loved winning at euchre and shooter cards, and her passion for knitting resulted in several hundreds of gifts for family and friends. Jean moved in with her daughter during the COVID-19 pandemic, before making a final move to Tiverton Park Manor in 2023 to enjoy being totally waited on by the helpful staff who cared for her there. Survived by daughter, Margaret Ann Orr; daughter-in-law, Shirley Scott; and sons, Robert (Sari) and Peter (Lynn); as well as her grandchildren, Doug Orr (Melanie), Rick Orr, Andrew Scott, Todd Scott, Blake Scott, Craig (Alisha) and Ryan Scott and their families, which count nine great-grandchildren and multiple step-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her parents, Henry and Annie Clark; stepfather, Edward Schaeffer; infant sister, Elsie Clark; sister, Annie Mount; her divorced husband, Andrew Scott; son-in-law, Harvey Orr; son, Ronald; and grandson, Matthew. During life on the farm, Jean became a close friend of her neighbour, Lois Craig. Their lives became intertwined. Mom cherished many exploits of regular Craig family events that kept her young and engaged with the lives of honourary grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the funeral honouring Jean’s life, at 1 p.m. Interment immediately following the service, for family only, at the Kincardine Cemetery. A reception for all guests will be held in the funeral home lounge. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Chalmers Community Church (Concession 7, Kincardine), Huron Shores Hospice (Tiverton) or a charity of your choice, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.