Dear editor:

We were saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Scott Finlay, on Feb. 19.

We first met Scott when he portrayed Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock during the town’s 1812 bicentennial celebrations. Through those events and in the years that followed, he became a dear friend and colleague.

Intelligent, generous, kind, and dedicated, Scott was always willing to don his magnificent 1812 general’s uniform to support local historic or fundraising events, whether for the NOTL Museum or the Friends of Fort George. He was a gifted orator, and audiences loved his warmth, quick wit and humour.

Scott was always willing to help with the many fundraising events hosted by the Friends of Fort George. He cared deeply about commemorating Niagara’s rich history.

Born in Hamilton, Scott later moved with his family to St. Davids. After university, he started his own company, providing master of ceremonies services at corporate conferences. In the spring of 2009, he joined Parks Canada as a corporate co-ordinator at Fort George — a role he described as his “dream job.”

Scott once said, “Find your passion and pursue it; then there is no such thing as work.” He certainly found his at Fort George, bringing history to life through his portrayals of Brock and many other figures who helped shape Canada’s history.

Scott will be deeply missed by the Friends of Fort George and Parks Canada, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.

Tony Chisholm (President, Friends of Fort George)
NOTL