Paul Edward Scott

Paul Edward Scott, 75, passed away peacefully after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Newmarket, Ontario, Canada, Paul lived a life rich with adventure, love, and laughter. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dawn Scott, who stood by his side with unwavering strength, humor, and love. Paul graduated from The University of Western Ontario with a degree in Business Administration, a foundation that led him to a successful career selling heavy equipment, explosives and lastly as Operations Manager with Cherry Hill Construction, Inc. in Branford, CT, until his retirement in early 2021. Known for his dedication and integrity, he was deeply respected in his profession. Paul embraced his chosen family wholeheartedly, leaving a legacy of love to his children Carly Villa (Raleigh, NC), Elizabeth Lee (Monroe, CT), and Max Villa and his spouse Maria (Pickering)(Cary, NC) and grandchildren, Felix, Jae, and Naomi. Paul was predeceased by his parents Margaret Hunter and Earle Scott, and siblings Dave, Pete, Jim, Ian, Betty and John, but he is lovingly remembered by his surviving siblings Carolyn, Judy, Mary, Bob and Aileen. An outdoors person at heart, Paul reveled in the beauty of nature, biking, rollerblading, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and paddling his way through life. He bike-toured across the U.S., Canada, and Ireland, experiencing the world on two wheels with an open heart and an endless sense of wonder. His unique sense of humor, kindness, generosity, and patience endeared him to all who knew him. Paul made everyone feel seen and loved, weaving joy into the lives of those around him. With a passion of cooking and chess, he had a way of creating warmth and sharing laughter, whether around a meal or a game board. Paul was an incredible sight snowshoeing on antique bear paw snowshoes, gliding effortlessly through deep, fresh snow while others struggled with modern equipment. It is easy to picture him now, striding through the clouds of heaven in his giant, round snowshoes, continuing his journey with lightness and grace. In Paul’s memory, let us honor his example of love, resilience, and joy. His spirit remains in the beauty of a snow-covered trail, the laughter of family and the warmth of a shared meal. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you enjoy a cold draft beer, go for a hike, or make someone feel like the most important person in the room. We will miss his warmth, his hilarity, and his remarkable knack of making life feel like a grand adventure. Here’s to Paul: may he be biking through the cosmos, snowshoeing over celestial snow, and causing a little harmless trouble, wherever he may be. Services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Paul Edward Scott

October 7, 1949 - November 14, 2024