Mr. Lynn Scott was a lifelong Anglican who offered the gift of service to the church community his entire life. He is remembered with great affection by the members of the Parish of St. Peter and St. Paul. As a young teenager he attended St. Peter and St. Paul’s (then St. Paul’s) Anglican church and found a home away from home. While he was always on hand for the practical, like moving chairs and tables, his true gift was pastoral. Behind his rough demeanor lay a heart that loved God and loved people. He visited those in hospital and had a gift of presence as he sat at their bedside. He was tender as he telephoned and informed others of those who were ill. On Sundays, he was a devoted verger, rarely missing church. His devotion was recognized and he received the Order of the Diocese of British Columbia in October of 2018. After a broken hip and trouble with balance, he could no longer be at the front of the church, and his verger duties were done. He struggled to find his place until he settled near the entrance, and was the official counter for vestry book, a task he took very seriously. His pastoral nature and love of church came together as he helped every month with the services at Selkirk Village.
Lynn was native to Victoria, and is survived by his brothers Ian and Barry, and many family members. He was predeceased by his parents Joan and William Scott. A warm thank you to Barry and his care givers Carl and Anna for all they did for him. His final gift was to have all his arrangements complete and so the only thing left to say is Well done good and faithful servant.
A Funeral will be held on Saturday, April 11th, 2026, at St. Peter and Paul Anglican Church, 1379 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC at 1:00 p.m.
Tributes may be made to the charity of your choice or the building fund of St. Peter and St. Paul using the donate button on the website www.stpeterandpaul.ca
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Sherrie
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Patti Regan Barry and Ian. I just found the obituary for Lynn. I remember every second summer being in Victoria, with the cousins. That included all of the Scott’s. Lynn was a special guy, always teasing Sherrie and I. He was always up for a walk and making sure Sherrie and I had walks to the beach – with Shane. I will remember him with great fondness.
I pray for you and your families in this time.
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Jared Butcher I didn’t know Lynn very well, he was a friend of my-inlaws, but he was always very kind to my children when they accompanied their grandparents on some church business at St. Peter and St. Paul. Though Lynn is gone, his kindness lives on.
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Licette How When we go to church on Sunday there will be an empty space by the door where Lynn used to stand and greet us of late. I have so many memories of Lynn. To say he was a character is an understatement. His devotion to our church was profound. I will miss him, his gruff voice and his presence.
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Janet McDonald Lynn Scott had a quiet wisdom and an inner sparkle for life in general and in mindful service under the teachings and guidance of our Lord, stalwart, kind, and mindful. A very precious person. He made a positive imprint upon us all.
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DOREEN LANGMEAD I remember Lynn, of course I do. I remember that he never said “please”. He took it for granted that you’d do whatever it was and he was right. I remember once, giving him a ride to his friend’s house which took some finding. We arrived and he told me to go look for his friend, so I went. It was some time before I found him and he was repentant because it was he who should have picked Lynn up from Church and he forgot.
Lynn just sat in my car but his friend knew how to get him out of there. He said “Are you just going to sit there, then? I was thinking we’d go and have lunch somewhere.” Lynn smiled and got out of my car.
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Lon Towstego Blessings and we pray for the repose of Lynn’s soul. It is an honor to have served with you.
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Sharon My condolences to Lynn’s family and in later years his care givers, I know he will be missed by you all. Lynn Russell Scott was friend almost from the time I joined the church. Lynn was always there looking after the church, and for many years he was the server then verger during worship services. He also served for many years as a Parish council member, and was made an Honorary member when he could no longer serve. Lynn for many years made sure, sometimes on a daily bases to have tables and chairs set up for every event in the hall, and then taken down and put away as well. Through his earlier years he made and served tea on a weekly bases to the prayer shawl ladies group. Lynn did many little things in the church and hall that often, almost, did not get noticed as everything seemed to run soothly when Lynn was around. He cared about all the members of the parish and in later years when he was only there on a Sunday or for special events would ask after them if he hadn’t seen them, especially if he had heard that they were unwell. A few years ago when it was decided that the church and hall needed to put in special ramps for the handicapped, Lynn stepped in and paid to have the ramps built. I am going to miss Lynn as he was a very special friend. I am so fortunate to have known and shared time with him.
Barry and Ian, I am sorry for your loss. Lynn was so special to our family in so many ways, summer vacations in Victoria, picnics and lots of cousin time, he was part of my wedding at St Paul’s. Mom was always so fond of Lynn, I think he had a special part of his heart for Auntie ‘I’ just like she had one for him.