James "Jim" Robert Hugh Scott

Jim’s story ended on October 16th when he fell asleep in the arms of his loving wife of 55 years, Frona, surrounded by daughters; Dayna Barscello and Debra Scott and grandchildren; Caley and Jena Barscello. Son-in-law Jim Barscello, grandchildren Mackenzie and Flynn Taylor and siblings Carol Gillis, Grant Scott, Heather Bradshaw, Geraldine Field and Maureen Gemmell held him in their hearts.

Jim led an adventurous life. The first chapter started in the North End of Winnipeg where, luckily for the RCMP, his career as the lead singer of The Crystals did not take off. He joined F Troop in 1959, which led to a fulfilling career of 31 years. He was well respected by his fellow officers and the people of the northern communities he served.

When stationed in Vancouver he met Frona who became his bride in 1965. They were posted to Whitehorse, where his first daughter was born, then to Ottawa, where his second daughter was born, then to Tuktoyaktuk. His last transfer before retirement was to Yellowknife, which was home for 18 years. The yearly pilgrimage to Winnipeg or Vancouver to visit parents and siblings was a testament to Jim’s devotion to family.

Jim and Frona raised their family in Canada’s North, where they made lifelong friends and a 30-year love of sailing was sparked. Starting with a 17-foot sailboat, he was a founding member of the Yellowknife Yacht Club. Summer sailing in the Land of the Midnight Sun and hockey in winters became a way of life which continued into retirement.

The next chapter started in 1991 in Brentwood Bay. They sailed the Gulf Islands and Jim became “Sugar Jim” on the Old Crows hockey team. Sunday nights were reserved for jam sessions for a few years but he still never “made it big” except in the eyes of his children who will always remember his singing on road trips, camping trips and during YK blackouts.

Jim was a strong and honourable man with an unshakeable sense of justice that he imparted through his actions and advice. He called his sisters on their birthdays, made time for friends and was kind to all. And how he loved Frona was the stuff of fairy tales. It was magic to watch his grandchildren’s eyes grow big as he skillfully unfolded their very own origin story, starting with 'How Grandma and Grandpa Met'.

Jim lived his last chapter as every other, telling jokes, making friends, spinning tales and loving his family. His family is eternally grateful for the life he built for them and the example he set of a life well lived.

Jim requested no formal service; however, he now yields the floor and would like nothing better than for you to share a remembrance of him among friends. He will be in our stories often and our hearts always.

Sincere thanks to Dr. A.A. Marsh and the caring staff at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

Jim – on a scale of 1 to 10 you are forever an 18.