A quiet gentleman and an everyday philanthropist

Calvin Weswood Scott, late of Pilot Butte, Saskatchewan, passed away at his home on September 19, 2002 at the age of 88 years.

Calvin lived a quiet life for many years in Pilot Butte, taking great pride in his farm property, carefully looking after his own affairs, caring for his beloved wife, Dorothy, through her last illness and being an over-all good citizen.

His close friend for many years, Lawrence Brisbois of Balgonie, states that he looked on Mr. Scott as a second father, with the close relationship that suggests. Lawrence is also quick to add: “ Calvin Scott was a very private person and never made his philanthropic intentions known to me or anyone else that I know of.” This observation was echoed by Calvin’s sister, Mavor Betteridge of Regina, who says: ”Calvin kept very much to himself, but liked to have us come to visit him at the farm as often as possible. He was very proud of the farm property.”

A proud Canadian, Calvin served in the Canadian Forces through the Second World War and was always quick to defend Canada’s position as a major player in the free world. A history of heart disease within his family was always a concern to Calvin and this concern also extended to those suffering from lung disease and Cancer. Calvin and Dorothy’s love of animals also raised a concern for their humane treatment.

These concerns were given recognition by gifts under Calvin’s Will to The Regina Humane Society Inc., the Saskatchewan Lung Association and major gifts to the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan.

“Generous gifts such as this are of great value to us,” says Alex Wilson of the Canadian Cancer Society. “Our mission to eradicate cancer and to enhance the quality of life of people living with cancer, is greatly assisted by thoughtful actions, like that taken by the late Calvin Scott. His gift will help us forge ahead to a destination where no person fears cancer.”

“Mr. Scott’s life was one filled with quiet caring and we are so grateful for this, a gift made to help reduce the impact of heart disease and stroke,” says Diane Waterer, Executive Director of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan. “ We are very grateful for Mr. Scott’s support of our mission to improve health through research and health promotion.”