This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Scott Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1232.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 10, 1986 - A. Murray Scott, 78, Halifax, died Friday, Nov. 28 in Victoria General Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, he was the son of the late Elmer and Bella Scott. He was a member of the Canadian Army, serving overseas from 1939-45, attaining the rank of major on discharge. He was then employed by HMC Dockyard until his retirement. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Scotia Branch, No. 25 for 38 years. He was the last surviving member of his family. He was predeceased by a brother, Bruce. A Legion service was held 7:30 p.m. Monday. Funeral service was 1 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Lawrence Bone officiating. Burial was in New Glasgow. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.