Scott Alexander Lekas

Scott Alexander Lekas It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Lekas on June 8th, 2023, at the age of 66. Scott was born to Michael and Patricia (née Crossman) Lekas in Sackville, New Brunswick, on February 1st, 1957. An avid musician, he was a familiar face on stage alongside his long-time bandmate and best friend, Terry Brennan. It was at a gig that Scott met Nancy Price with whom he would share the last 15 years of his life. In his youth and young adulthood, Scott played left wing on hockey teams in Sackville, Toronto, and Halifax. As an adult, he studied education at Saint Mary’s University. He went on to teach in the school system, and later delivered the GED and adult education programs to Indigenous students at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Scott poured his talent and time into his 18 years at the Friendship Centre where he was Program Manager for the Seven Sparks Justice Program. Seven Sparks seeks to assist Indigenous offenders with reintegration into their urban environment. It also provides support for past offenders and those currently at risk of involvement in the justice system. His respect and compassion for the community served by the Friendship Centre were felt by all who knew and worked with him. Beyond his work, Scott's interests were vast. His gameness to explore the brightest and darkest corners of any topic, in any conversation, with any person made him uniquely affable and endearing. He listened without judgement as a friend, a father, and an ally. He gave generously of his time, particularly as a passionate enforcer of the rules of grammar, always a champion for the finer nuances of the English language. Scott will be forever missed by his dearest Nancy; beloved children Lekas (Shannon MacDougall) Bell, Ashley (John) Faddoul, and Jacob (Sophia Allen-Rice) Lekas; former wife Holly Bell with whom he shared 20 years as partners followed by 26 years as friends; their grandchildren Aiden and Ella Faddoul, Ziggy and Jovie Bell, Harry and baby girl Lekas; brother Steven (Patricia neé Downe) Lekas, and their children Nick and Emily. Scott is predeceased by his parents and his dog Juniper. He will be greatly missed by friends and extended family in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and by many worthy intellectual opponents on social media. He will be remembered for his wry humour, his passion for really big bonfires, and his unflappable constitution. He was a deep and placid man who, at his core, was about the simple things. He treasured his family, his music, the arts, and all the beauty and grit this world holds. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Scott’s name. To make a donation or to learn about the current MNFC programs, visit: https://mymnfc.com/donation/ A celebration of Scott’s life will take place on July 27th at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre in Halifax. Further details will be made public at a later date.

Scott Alexander Lekas

February 1, 1957 - June 8, 2023