It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Scott (Scotty) Philip MacKay on May 10, 2026.
Scotty was born to Wallace and Donna MacKay on April 24, 1979, in Bowmanville, Ontario, becoming a little brother to Greg MacKay, and grandson to Lloyd and Betty Barnes of Hampton, Ontario, and John and Eldred MacKay of Dorset, Ontario.
Scotty spent his school years between Bowmanville and nearby Orono, playing hockey and baseball for these town teams throughout the years. During this time, Scotty made many wonderful, lifelong friends that he regularly connected with.
After spending a couple of seasons in Dawson City, Yukon, in the early 2000s working as a forest firefighter, Scotty eventually found his way to Wakefield, Quebec, where he rooted down and happily lived out the rest of his life working as a carpenter. As always, Scotty made many wonderful, close friends in the Wakefield community, which became a second family to him.
Scotty loved hockey and played throughout his life. He was almost always seen sporting a Toronto Maple Leafs hat or sweater, unapologetically cheering for his team year-round with unwavering enthusiasm, regardless of their performance.
As often as possible, Scotty would travel to Dorset, Ontario, to the family property where his parents now reside. For many years, it was here that family weekend gatherings and reunions were held. Scotty loved visiting with his many cousins, aunts, and uncles, and especially with his niece, Allie. Uncle Scotty was always joking with and lovingly teasing our little Allie. Since Allie’s birth, the two shared a special bond.
Scotty is survived by his mother (Donna), father (Wallace), brother (Greg), his sister-in-law (Heather) and niece (Allie). His final resting place will be the Paint Lake Cemetery in Dorset.
To honour Scotty, a celebration of life will be held at Centre Vorlage in Wakefield on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Condolences can be sent to: www.cfo.coop