Scott George Leonard Slipp, 52, of Kentville, Nova Scotia died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on May 24. Born December 21, 1962 in Toronto, he moved to the Annapolis Valley when he was eight and grew up in Centreville on Big Dipper Farm. Scott graduated from the University of Kings College in 1985, where he was a proud member of the basketball team. He completed a B.Ed. at Acadia University in 1987.
After over 20 years in business, Scott sold his Nissan dealership in Kentville in 2013. Recognized as industry leaders, he and his team were awarded The Nissan Canada Presidents Award of Excellence 13 times. For over a decade, he facilitated vehicles for the Meals on Wheels program of the VON. Just as he loved playing sports, he was an avid coach for basketball, ringette and soccer, especially when his daughters were playing. He sponsored and provided equipment for many youth sports teams, and was a keen supporter of Acadia Athletics and of Brigadoon Village, a camp for children with chronic illness, on Aylesford Lake. He was predeceased by his parents, George Leonard and Kaye V. (Lockhart) Slipp. With his first wife Shelley Orr, Scott had two daughters—Whitney Marie, and Courtney Anne. Nine years ago he married the love of his life, Sharon, and became step-dad to son Brett Holland. He is survived by his wife, children and four brothers: Barry (Val), Edmonton; Marke (Kate), Wolfville; Steven (Wendy), Wolfville; and Paul (Michele), Hubley. Cremation has taken place, arrangements are made through White’s Funeral Home, Kentville. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Wolfville Baptist Church. Donations in memory may be made to Brigadoon Village , Aylesford Lake, Kings County.