It is with great shock and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Byron Hales Scott, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbour. Byron passed away at his residence in Sussex, NB on January 23, 2008 at the age of 66. B rn in Bathurst, NB he was a son of the late Andrew and Inez (Peters) Scott. He was a member of The Sussex Vale Golden “K” Club and St. Paul’s United Church. He will be sadly missed by wife Patricia “Pat, Tish” (Dempsey), children; Shauna Curtis and husband Jamie, Fredericton, Tammy Buchanan and husband Kevin, Sussex, Troy and fiancé Andrea Baskin, Sussex, Diana “Dee Dee” Chiasson and husband Roger, Labrador, Shannon Zoeller and husband Eddi, Bathurst, Michael and wife Carol, Bathurst and Dean, Texas, five grandchildren and youngest grandson Dylan Buchanan, Sussex, sisters Ruth Chiasson, Bathurst and mother-in-law Isalee Dempsey, Bathurst, several sister and brother-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by brothers Eldon and Irving, sister Marvel MacCullum and brother-in-law Ken Chiasson. Byron spent his working career as a miner in coal, iron ore and potash mines. In retirement he enjoyed working in his shop in the backyard, helping others as best he could and spending time with family and friends. Byron was an active volunteer with the Salvation Army Kettle and many fundraising events. The family will receive visitors at the Sussex Select Community Funeral Home, 21 Aiton Road Sussex (506-433-2133) on Saturday from 3-5 and 7-9PM. The funeral service will be held on Sunday January 27, 2008 at St. Paul’s United Church at 2:00PM. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Extra Mural Program would be appreciated.