Scott Norton, 44

Jan 19, 2021

Scott Norton, a resident of Missoula, Montana and former Dartmouth resident passed away on Nov. 10, 2020 at the age of 44.

Scott is survived by his daughter, Emma Montgomery; his father, Raymond Norton; his siblings, Philip Norton and Brad Norton; and his nephews Braiden Norton, Pierce Norton and niece Charlie Norton.

Scott was born on March 11, 1976 to Judy and Raymond Norton in Grosse Point, MI and grew up in Dartmouth, MA where he graduated Dartmouth High School in 1994. He then graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 1998.

Along with Michelle Montgomery, Scott welcomed his daughter Emma Michelle Montgomery in 2001.

Scott specialized in electrical/technical systems and of his many endeavors, his most rewarding was as Crew Chief for the Miss Geico Jet Turbine Offshore Racing Team from 2008-2010 where he would be part of the last team to win a world championship before the jet turbine racing circuit was terminated due to safety concerns. 

In his adolescence, Scott was a percussionist with the Dartmouth High School Marching Band where he was the only percussionist, to date, to march with 2 stacked bass drums for his senior year field show. In his later adult years, he was well respected in Missoula as the “go-to” technical problem solver and enjoyed a close group of friends who gathered weekly to socialize.  

Scott will be will be missed by all and a memorial will be held in the future.