SCOTT "FLIPPER" ALLAN PRETTY

August 5, 2025

Scott “Flipper” Allan Pretty of Kincardine, died unexpectedly, Aug. 5, 2025, at the age of 69. Beloved son of Boyd “Bud” Pretty and the late Donna Pretty. Brother of Kym Dauphinee (Bob), Gayle Pretty (John Inkratas) and Jeff Pretty (the late Charlene). Missed by his grand-nephews, Ryan (Lenita), Matt (Daphne), and Adam (Jan) Hervieux. Great-grand-uncle to Fiona, Taron, Arwyn, Mavis, Hudson, Lux, William and Oliver. Bud was on tour in the Navy when Scott was born, and was notified by telegram: “You have a son.” Scott was born in Sarnia. Donna moved to Nova Scotia where Bud was based until Kim arrived, then back to Sarnia for Gayle and Jeff. Despite being born with asthma, Scott was always the instigator of trouble, hiding the his sisters and brother from babysitters, much to the dismay of their parents. In 1971, the family moved to Kincardine. Scott was not a fan at first, being 15, but was quickly accepted into the fold as “Flipper” due to his unique gait. As many know back in the days, acceptance into Kincardine was a hard measure. He quickly gained many loyal life-long friends. After high school, Scott joined the ranks at the Bruce as an electrician apprentice and adopted his first dog, Sandy, who with her bestie, Charlie, were as renowned for their escapades as Scott and his partners-in-crime. Being exceptionally gifted, Scott obtained his licence and was accepted by CSA in Toronto. This led him to a coveted position in British Columbia (B.C.) where he thrived. He quickly rose in the ranks as head of the department of more than 100, pioneering in the inspection of large-scale medical equipment. The position gave him the unique opportunity to travel through Mexico where he challenged locals with the hottest of pepper sauce. He gained the respect and loyalty of yet another collection of true and lasting friendships. Not one to accept his life-long struggle with asthma, he ran in several marathons through Stanley Park, loved his crib on Beach Avenue, and frequently made the ferry to Granville. During this time, he became a gifted chef and wine connoisseur. Unfortunately, fate had other plans for Scott and he suffered his first stroke in 1996, forcing him into an early retirement. After a brief stint in Ontario, he returned to B.C. and the quiet hamlet of Grinrod with his beloved dog, Luther, who never encountered a log she couldn’t carry. He often explored the backwoods of B.C. with his canoe and fished the clear water of the Okanagan. An additional stroke forced a return to Ontario where he resided in Hanover for 10 years with his beloved companions, Fred and Pete. Scott steadfastly remained independent in spite of his many challenges and was proud of his budding vineyard start-ups. Scott recently returned to Kincardine to be with friends and family, and finally succumbed to his life-long struggle with asthma. He is remembered as thoughtful, easy-going, adventurous, mischievous in nature, and unapologetically steadfast in his beliefs. Memorial donations to Adopt-a-Pet Rescue in Lucknow, would be appreciated as expression of sympathy. A Celebration of Scott’s life will be held at the Kincardine Legion, with date to follow. You can breathe easy now brother, and rest in peace. Donations may be made on-line at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine; www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.