Scott Alexander Benedict - age 50, Ellershouse, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Fort McMurray, Alberta. He was a son of Blanche (Harold) Gertson and Eldon (Mary) Benedict. Scott was employed with Thompson Brother's Construction in Fort McMurray, Alberta; prior he worked in construction for over 20 years. He was also a marine engineer and ships diver in the Canadian Navy for 5 years. Left to mourn his great loss, are his wife, who was the love of his life and best friend, Rose (Rosie) Harvey; son, Ryan Benedict (Jessica Snow) and Ryan's mother, Jayne Wagner) Sackville, N.S.; step-son, Sheldon Pennell (Susan), Ellershouse; step-daughter, Tanya Pennell (Leslie Patterson), Charlottetown, PE; grandson, Lincon Pennell; sister, Jocelyn Ryan (Tim), Eureka, MT; brothers, Sheldon Benedict, Vulcan, AB; Sean Benedict (Gwen), Petawawa, ON; nephew, Evan; nieces, Kayla, Jordan and Trinity. He was predeceased by maternal grandparents, Clarence and Phyllis MacPhee; paternal grandparents, Clyde and Evangeline Benedict; uncle, Merlin MacPhee. Visitation was held for family, 2-4 p.m., with a public visitation 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. A celebration of Scott's life was 2 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bill Gibson officiated, followed by cremation. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Scott's memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of one's choice. On-line condolences may be sent to www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com A kind hearted and gentle man who will long be remembered by his loving family and many friends.