SCOTT GORDON PALER

Condolences & Memories (12 entries)

• I am deeply saddened to learn of Scott’s passing. I knew Scott from SJR and UofW. He was extraordinarily kind and was such a sincere, genuine, good natured soul. Although we lost touch, the impact of his warm hearted character, integrity, thoughful insight and intelligence have left such a positive imprint on my life. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Norman Goodman (School) on: Oct 29, 2022

• My heart is broken as Scott was a very dear and long time friend. For over 25 years we celebrated most things good together. We shared so many xmas celebrations, birthday parties, concerts, and meals, and we took some fabulous trips that I will treasure forever. He was clever, calm, intelligent, open, and could get along with basically anyone. He never said a bad thing about anyone and I never heard him yell or lose his cool. He loved life and I wish he could stay with us a little longer to do more of the things he still wanted to do. I hate it here without him, but everyone is a burning sun. - Posted by: Tracy Hucul (close friend) on: Nov 22, 2021

• So many good memories of Scotty, most around fabulous rock and roll and good times with perhaps a beer or two mixed in. Gone far too soon. - Posted by: Richard Brooks (Friend from years ago ) on: Nov 12, 2021

• I remember Scott from back in the days when we went to St. John’s Ravenscourt School and later at the U of W. Brings back memories from the days when we would catch up on the transit bus downtown dropping us off by Eatons, walking together to the U of W campus, and grabbing a coffee at Tony’s. Later to be joined at our table by other peers of ours, also getting caffeinated and prepped for 8:30am classes. My condolences to the family. - Posted by: Jamil Ahsan (School) on: Nov 12, 2021

• I met Scott many many years ago through my sister when a large group of them were new lawyers. His partner, at the time, was a friend of mine who lived in an apartment above me on The Village and was just as broke as I was! We would visit and chat - sharing cheap groceries and wine, I don’t think realizing how poor we all were. It was nice to live uncomplicated lives! Later I apartment sat for him and a really sweet cat he had on Roselyn, also in The Village. Our paths reconnected later during a legal matter when he was so exceptionally thoughtful and kind. He was an amazing soul. I was so sorry to learn of his passing and am saddened to think of others who will not have opportunity to meet him. - Posted by: Adrienne Alford (Friend ) on: Nov 11, 2021

• Friends from way back hold the past for us, and I deeply regret not taking the time to tell Scott just how much he meant to me, then and now. It's terrifying to realize that we're not immortal after all and that with time, the people we think will always be there may be gone much sooner than we ever expected. I can no longer reach back to reminisce but in my heart, Scott lives on and will always be my friend. Bryan especially, but also Courtney, Clayton, Lenore, Jane, PPK, friends and family of Scott ... please accept my sincere condolences. - Posted by: Liessi (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2021

• My deepest sympathies and condolences. I admired Scott's passion for delivering access to justice throughout his career. Proud to have been able to know him and work with him. - Posted by: Sam Raposo (co-worker) on: Nov 08, 2021

• I'm sending my condolences and love to Bryan, extended family, colleagues and all those who knew and cared deeply for Scott. We were connected by our parents' love for each other, yet we never lived in the same city. I often wished Scott and I lived closer to each other because when we did connect, we had some great laughs and always loads of affection. Scott had a such a big heart and he was loved. What a loss and gone far, far too soon. - Posted by: Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons (Step-sister) on: Nov 08, 2021

• I was deeply saddened to hear from Bryan that Scott had died. I was a member of his family from 1988, when his mum, Judy, and I became a couple. After her passing, Scott would visit me a couple of times a year and we would enjoy some great steaks, good wine and hours-long chats. I know that my children, Fiona, Fraser and Sheena share my feeling of loss. - Posted by: Michael Kirkpatrick (Family friend) on: Nov 08, 2021

• I remember Scott from our days at U of W as being both curious and smart, interested equally in intense debate and just kicking back. Our lives intertwined in university, through a shared love of music, books and cheap beer at the Royal Albert, and although our relationship ended, he left a mark on my life. My sincere condolences to Bryan, and the rest of the extended family. - Posted by: Karla Hilton (Friend ) on: Nov 07, 2021

• Scott was a good soul and part of our “alternative mod community and music fanatics”. He always had a smile, sense of humour and warm, intelligent discussion. He will be missed. Luv Leny - Posted by: Lenore Woodward (Fellow GenX and teenage friends) on: Nov 06, 2021

• Miss you already too much my friend - I wish we had not lost touch. So many years together - growing, living, learning, hurting, and always recovering. May you always roll a 20... rest in peace. T. - Posted by: Thomas Langer (Friend, confidante, D&D party teammate, ) on: Nov 06, 2021