Norman Alexander Edward Scott was born in Kingston Jamaica and was the first of the four children of his parents the late Cyril and Ivy Scott. He passed away in New York on his birthday October 18, 2024 at the age of eighty six. Norman attended Mico Practising School (elementary school) then at age 11 started High School at Kingston College. Norman’s attendance at Kingston College (KC) was a pivotal point in his life at it spawned a lifelong love and dedication to his beloved alma mater. Like most schoolboys of his era they loved, admired and respected Bishop Percival Gibson the Principal and founder of KC as well his able Assistant Principal Douglas Forrest.
Mr. Crick, a Barbadian teacher of Latin was often teased behind his back because of the shape of his nose but was nevertheless loved by the boys. Another teacher ,Foggy Burroughs though crippled by polio was a respected and inspiring Sportsmaster who was instrumental in helping the athletes to achieve dominance and excellence in sports. As a director and secretary of the Kingston College Old Boys Association New York Chapter Norman worked tirelessly in activities for the betterment of his beloved alma mater.
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In recognition of his dedication and unselfish service to the Kingston College Old Boys Association he received the President’s Award in May 2012. It may surprise many people to know that Norman along with his brother Karl were survivors of the disastrous Kendal train crash of September 1, 1957 when hundreds of people who attended a church excursion lost their lives. Norman lost many teenaged friends in that horrific accident and faced death himself but was spared, as no doubt the Lord had more work for him to do on this earth.
After Norman graduated from Kingston College he joined the Government of Jamaica Civil Service in the Customs Department. Though a young man, he was promoted to Senior Customs Officer and Supervisor of Customs because of excellent job performance. He later emigrated to the United States and lived in New York for more than fifty years. He attended and graduated from Baruch College with a Batchelor of Business Administration degree. Norman is a retiree of Chase Manhattan Bank of New York where he was Supervisor in the Department of International Money Transfers. A man of great faith, Norman was an active member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church participating in many church functions such as serving on the Vestry and often reading the lesson at Mass. Hewas a member of Men on a Mission and was elected President of that Church organization. He treasured his ‘Church Family’ at St. Luke’s and his ‘Church Family’ embraced him. The church was a big part of Norman’s life and there he found solace and peace. Norman was a generous, unselfish and kindhearted human being and in his quiet way touched the lives of many. His pride and joy were his beloved daughters Thalia and Janine and his granddaughter Athena. He was extremely proud of their accomplishments.
Norman leaves behind to mourn his passing his children Thalia and Janine his granddaughter Athena, former wife Monica, sisters Fay and Clove, brother Karl, nieces and nephews, a host of other family and friends, the Kingston College fraternity and the St. Lukes Episcopal Church Family. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 16, 2024 at 10. A.M. as follows: St. Luke’ Episcopal Church 777 E 222 St. Bronx 10467 Interment: Kensico Cemetery 273 Lakeview Avenue Valhalla, New York 10595 May the Lord grant unto Norman eternal rest and may perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.
