SCOTT, Donald Allan “Scottie”
Born Saturday October 03, 1953. Passed away Saturday November 26, 2022.
Passed away at the Epworth Hospital Geelong, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dearly loved husband of Alison. Adored Father of Dale, Laura, Andrew, Tim, Simon and Rebecca. A much loved father-in-law and a devoted Grandfather.
Forever in our hearts.
Funeral notice
Friday December 02, 2022
The Funeral of Mr. Donald Allan Scott will be held at St Mary’s Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Friday, December 2, 2022 commencing at 2.00 p.m.
In accordance with family wishes, Donald will be privately cremated.
For those who are unable to attend, Click here to view the live-stream.
Tributes
Leave a tributeDear Alison and family,
Sending my sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Don…thinking of you at this sad time.
Jenni MillerDecember 09, 2022 7:45 pm
So sad to hear of Don's passing, our deepest sympathy to Alison & family. A wonderful kind man gone far to soon
Stephen & Christine Smith & familyDecember 02, 2022 4:21 pm
Sincere Sympathy to Ally and Family, I shall always remember Don's gentle kindness to all when he was the Perter at Colac District Hospital
RIP DonDecember 02, 2022 3:18 pm
Alison and families I am saddened by the passing of Don (Scotty) fond memories of working with him for years, fun times doing Blue Ribbon Foundation stuff together. RIP mate
Craig & Tracie CarrollDecember 02, 2022 12:03 pm
Alison & Family. Thinking of you all on the passing of a wonderful husband, Dad, Father-in-law & Pop. Don was a true gentleman. Remembering the good times of our children and yours cutting through paddocks, for get togethers, playing football and netball together. and most recently getting together @ the Imps 100 years. You had time for everyone. Gone way to soon. Love Kevin Dawn Rebekah & Jake, Sam & Nelly and their families. xx
December 02, 2022 9:32 am
Deepest sympathy to you Ali and family during this tough time. Sending you all love and strength. Such a special man Don, may you rest in peace. Love Kerri Bauer
December 02, 2022 9:00 am
Deepest sympathy to all Dons family. His service to the Colac community was invaluable. Take care
December 02, 2022 8:16 am
Dear Alison & Family, With Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Don. Treasure your memories of happier times shared with him. Thinking of you - Aileen Kettle.
December 02, 2022 6:18 am
Deepest sympathy to the Scott Family Treasure the Memories a good friend of Frank's
December 01, 2022 8:14 pm
To the entire Scott family ,our deepest sympathy on your loss. Don was a wonderful person, from when our children were at school together at Gerangamete P.S , to Wayne briefly working together at Colac Area Health with him he was always kind , helpful, and friendly . Wayne and Lorry Phillips
December 01, 2022 7:03 pm
Thinking of you Ali and family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Scottie’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy.
Lynette and Peter NelsonDecember 01, 2022 4:33 pm
Condolences to Scottie's family and friends. I have a lot of respect for Don as a police officer and as a friend, having served with him in the Police Force.
My sincerest condolences -
Bill Kelly
Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police APM (retired)December 01, 2022 4:32 pm
One of natures gentlemen. Admired and respected by all that knew him and in particular the young constables whom he mentored and gave advice to over the years. A sad loss to his beautiful family and the community in general. Rest in peace old mate.
December 01, 2022 1:07 pm
Our deepest sympathies to Alison and the entire family. Scotty was one of life’s true gentleman. We feel very honoured to have been part of his life. Love always from The Taylor Family xx
December 01, 2022 12:53 pm
Dear Alison & family, so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. Sincere condolences.
Audrey Miller.
Forrest.November 30, 2022 7:45 pm
So sorry to hear of the loss of Don. He was a ripper of a fella, giving advice and always on for a chat when Bec and the boys were playing at imps. A great club man and even better bloke!
November 30, 2022 6:15 pm
Condolences to the Scott family, Don was a great person and a loyal friend, well respected by all who knew him, kind and caring. Our prayers and thoughts are with Alison and his family, John and Michelle Postma
November 30, 2022 5:28 pm
Condolences to Alison and all the family .
Don was a lovely man and we were privileged to know him .
He will be sadly missed .
Kerrie and Don HowardNovember 30, 2022 2:56 pm
Dear Alison and family. My sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Don. Such a kind friendly man who was always there to help when called upon during his working time at CAH. He will be deeply missed by you all and to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Thinking of you all ❤️Sharyn Thackeray 💐💐
November 30, 2022 2:42 pm
Deepest Sympathy to the Scott Family.
Lots of fond memories working with Don.
Noelle and Jackie .November 30, 2022 10:22 am
Condolences to Alison, Andrew, Tim, Simon & Bec and extended families. Such sad news. A gentleman
November 30, 2022 8:12 am
To Alison and family my thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Thinking of the times chatting to Don when working in CORANGAMARAH.
November 29, 2022 10:47 pm
To Alison, Andrew, Tim, Simon and Bec
My heart goes out to you all on the sad loss of Don. After such a hard fought battle. Hang onto all those great memories.
Jenny Keast and familyNovember 29, 2022 9:18 pm
So very sad to hear of Don’s passing. Our love and thoughts are with you Ali, Andrew, Tim, Simon, Bec and family.
The Mullan and McCrae familiesNovember 29, 2022 8:31 pm
Saddened to hear of Don’s passing, Don was a wonderful man who I had the pleasure of working with but also on a personal level with family and Imps. He was truly one of the greats.
Sincere condolences to Ali, Dale, Laura, Andrew, Tim, Simon, Bec and extended families.
Rest Peacefully Don
Gayle & Darren SmithNovember 29, 2022 8:31 pm
Condolences to the entire Scott and extended family, our thought and best wishes go to you all. May he live long in all our memories forever, it has been an honour to have met such a great Bloke.
November 29, 2022 8:30 pm
To Alison Andrew and all the Scott family. Sending condolences and love to you all at this difficult time. Don was one of lifes gentlemen, a lovely bloke. Such sad news.
Alison & Wayne Alexander & familyNovember 29, 2022 8:21 pm
A true gentleman. Fondly remembered from my days at Colac Area Health. Always happy to help.
Elisa HanlonNovember 29, 2022 8:18 pm
Our heartfelt sympathy and love to Alison, Dale, Laura, Andrew,Tim, Simon,Rebecca and families, Don you were always the gentleman many fond memories of our chats over the years whether it be basketball or work , you will be remembered fondly RIP dear man your work here is done.
Lorraine, Garry, Scott and the McGlynn family ❤️November 29, 2022 7:27 pm
Sincerest condolences to Don’s family and friends from Ruth McFadzean (née Vagg)
November 29, 2022 7:25 pm
Condolences to Alison and the Scott family. I have very fond memories over all those years working together. We had great times and plenty of laughs. You will be sadly missed. RIP Don!!!
Pat, Donna and the Wilson family.November 29, 2022 7:02 pm
Heartfelt sympathy to Alison & family at this sad time xx
Jodie MarwoodNovember 29, 2022 6:17 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Scott family on the passing of Don. Fond memories of my children growing up with you all. Always a kind man who will be sadly missed. Love to you all.
Ros McKay xxNovember 29, 2022 6:02 pm
Alison, Andrew ,Tim ,Simon., Bec,
So sorry to hear the passing of your husband and father. May all your wonderful memories in your heart help the pain from his passing. Fond memories of a great family man.
Kerrie Cole and familyNovember 29, 2022 5:46 pm
We have only known Don and his beautiful family for a few years, but in that time we have come to love the extensions to our family. Don was a wonderful man and he will be sadly missed by all. Our sincere condolences and love to all his family, love from Jacqui and Trevor Webb.
November 29, 2022 5:45 pm
Alison & family. Thinking of you all on the passing of Don. Such a lovely, caring man.
Jo & Grant Gibson and family
xxxNovember 29, 2022 5:43 pm
Such sad news to hear, he was such a lovely man and I’m sure will be terribly missed. My deepest condolences and lots of love during this hard time ❤️
Your neighbor Tara (McKay) and Daniel KerleNovember 29, 2022 5:38 pm
Deepest condolences to Alison, Dale, Laura, Andrew, Tim, Simon and Rebecca.
Treasured memories of Don and Alison cruising and celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Will be sadly missed. Chris and Norma RyanNovember 29, 2022 5:08 pm
All my love to Aunty Ali, Dale, Laura, Andrew, Tim, Simon, Rebecca and all your partners and kids.
Uncle Donald was one in million and I am so very sorry for your loss, he will be greatly missed.
Lots of love
Kylie, Paul, Cody, Jye and TannerNovember 29, 2022 4:49 pm
Condolences to Alison and all the Scott family.
Always remember don while he worked along side dad (Laurie)
Such a lovely man
From all the Johnson familyNovember 29, 2022 4:42 pm
Condolences to Alison, Rebecca and all Don’s family at this sad time. Loved bumping in to him and Bec at Leopold Shopping Centre fo a chat. Thinking of all the Scott family at this sad time.
Fond memories,
Gail (Diwell) and Peter FergusonNovember 29, 2022 4:32 pm
A true gentleman one of the finest. Lots of love to his family from Carl Bolton and Jane Preston-Smith
November 29, 2022 12:53 pm
A true gentleman. Remember Don fondly from Colac Area Health. Always so helpful. RIP
November 29, 2022 12:45 pm
Deepest Sympathy to Alison, Dale,Laura,Andrew,Tim,Simon & Rebecca on the passing of Don,
He was truely an amazing person who had time for everyone that crossed his path,
l hold a special place in my heart for Don for his guidance and support to me over many years,
Don you will sadly be missed by all that have meet you.
RIPNovember 28, 2022 10:05 pm
A true gentleman. Don was an inspiration and I feel so blessed to have known him. Alison,Andrew,Tim,Simon and Rebecca I am thinking of you all and sending lots of love, Ann Rogers xxxxx
November 28, 2022 7:49 pm
Deepest sympathy to Alison, Dale, Laura, Andrew, Tim, Simon, Rebecca and families. Scotty, we worked together for a lot of years and I have so many fond memories….especially our Simpsons Bargain Basement skit, which always made you laugh. You were the most caring and kindest person I have had the pleasure of knowing. Rest In Peace my friend ❤️
November 28, 2022 7:03 pm
Condolences to all from the family of Juliet (Vagg) Wilson (dec Oct 2022).
Mum always spoke fondly of her many cousins.R.I.P Don
November 28, 2022 6:39 pm
Deepest sympathy to the Scott family
A top bloke and a true gentlemanNovember 28, 2022 5:40 pm