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AUCKLAND: Donald Edgar “Scotty” Donald (Scotty) Edgar Auckland passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2007 in continuing care at Drumheller Hospital and Care Centre, after a long struggle with lung disease. He was 80 years old. Left to mourn his passing and celebrate his life are; his beloved friend and companion, Dorothy; his daughters Caroline Auckland-Thompson (Bruce), two grandchildren Brianna and Evan and his brother Gordon of Graham, Washington. He will also be missed by a plethora of nieces and nephews from coast to coast. Scotty is predeceased by Irene, his wife of 43 years, who passed away in 1995. Her cremated remains will be buried with him in the Munson Cemetery. He is also predeceased by his sister Dora Semple of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Born and raised a prairie boy from Viscount, Saskatchewan. Scotty joined the Armed Forces in 1946 as an aero engine mechanic. Over the years he was able to see much of the world. He retired from the services in 1977 and remained in Belleville, Ontario. After Irene passed away, Scotty finally decided to move to Alberta where his daughter Caroline and her family were residing in Calgary. Scotty wanted to return to the prairie and has lived in Munson, Alberta for the last 8 1/2 years. A funeral service was held from Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Skip McArthur officiating. If friends and family so desire, they may make donations to Drumheller Health Care Centre; Continuing Care Unit (351 9th street N.W., Drumheller, Alberta, T0J 0Y1) Courtney-Winter’s Funeral Chapel entrusted with the arrangements.