Hugh Chisholm Scott

Hugh Chisholm Scott passed away peacefully at his home in Tiburon, California, on November 24, 2024, at the age of 85, after a prolonged illness. He had lived in Belvedere/Tiburon for 50 years.

Born on February 20, 1939, in Honolulu, Hawaii, Hugh was the son of Robert L. Scott of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Barbara C. Cole of San Francisco, California. He attended Groton School before graduating from Princeton University in 1961. At Princeton, Hugh was a member of the Ivy Club and the a capella group the Tigertones, but he was best known for his remarkable athleticism. Nicknamed “The Great Scott,” he excelled in football, hockey, and lacrosse.

Following his graduation, Hugh served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa and then trained recruits at the Mountain Warfare Training Center. After finishing his service, Hugh’s professional life was dedicated to real estate development and property management.

Hugh was a fierce competitor on the tennis court, often playing at the Belvedere Tennis Club 2-3 times a day. His agility on the most demanding mogul runs or in deep powder was truly a sight to behold, always one of the first on and last off the lifts at Squaw (Palisades). His artistic talents were bountiful, whether it be sketching, watercolors, or photography. That along with guitar brought him great joy even much later in life. He loved Tiburon and could often be seen walking his dog Bodhie several times a day.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Scott; his son, Hugh Scott Jr.; his daughter, Alexandra Torre; and his granddaughters, Isabella and Natasha Torre.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org.