Scott William Aitken, of Mount Forest, passed away at St. Mary’s General Hospital, Kitchener, on Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 in his 45th year. Beloved husband of Krista Aitken (nee Officer). Loving father of Alyssa and Lauren Aitken and Cade Aitken-Rutledge. Cherished son of Bill and Joyce Aitken. Dear brother of Gwen and her husband Jeff Snowe and Greg Aitken and his wife Brighite. Son-in-law of Les and Barb Officer, brother-in-law of Greg Officer and his partner Shellie and Jeff Officer and his wife Nancy. Proud uncle of Justin, Riley, Sam, Wade, Samantha, Tamara, Nolan, Dylan, Brooklyn and Tyson. Great-uncle of Kaisley, Mazlynn, Heaton and Jasper. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles, cousins and four-legged companion and best friend “Buddy”. Predeceased by paternal grandparents John and Florence Aitken and maternal grandparents Francis and Bernice Parker. Scott was a coach and volunteer with Mount Forest Minor Hockey for over 8 years and was a permanent fixture at the arena. Whether it was coaching, helping out on the ice, or being a fan at a Patriot’s game, you would always see Scott at the arena. Members of Mount Forest Minor Hockey, wore their Mount Forest Rams Jersey to the visitation and funeral service to honour Scott. Friends called at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest on Friday, January 17th from 6:00 – 9:00pm. Visitation was also held at the Mount Forest and District Sports Complex “Community Hall”, 850 Princess Street, Mount Forest on Saturday from 11:00 – 11:45am, a funeral service celebrating Scott’s life was held at 12:00pm, followed by a time to celebrate and honour Scott’s life starting at 1:00pm. Spring interment at Mount Forest Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to an education fund (cheques payable to Krista Aitken) would be appreciated by the family.
