John "Jack" Dean Scott

With heavy hearts, we announce John’s passing on Monday, January 12, 2026, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, following a period of illness, at the age of 86. He passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Jack was the beloved husband of Ruth-Anne “Sue” for 54 wonderful years and a loving father to Karen (Carl) Smith, Greg (Isa), Brad (Samantha), Jennifer (Rob), and a proud Grandpa and Papa to Rory, Tessa (Braedon), Laura, Tyler, Jordan, Noah, Jaden, and McKenna. He was also a cherished great-grandfather to Luca, Foster, Frankie, and Renae.

Jack will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by his extended family near and far, as well as his many friends.

Well known in the community, Jack had a lifelong passion for sports and service. There wasn’t a sport he didn’t enjoy, and he generously gave his time, leadership, and expertise to countless organizations over the years. A chartered accountant by profession, Jack also devoted himself to community involvement, particularly in athletics and fundraising.

His contributions included involvement with the Senior Intercounty Baseball Club - Terriers, the Galt Hornet Hockey Team, the Galt Country Club, track and field organizations, the Cambridge Kips Gymnastics Club, the YMCA, Special Olympics, local sports banquets, and the Wig Wiley Golf Tournament for Cancer, among many others. Jack also played an instrumental role with the Can-Amera Games for many years, serving in various leadership capacities and helping to support annual fundraising efforts. His dedication left a lasting impact on the community he cared so deeply about.

In keeping with Jack’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and a burial will be held in the spring.

As expressions of sympathy, donations in Jack’s memory may be made to the Cambridge and District Humane Society.