Scott Hastie 1954 – 2025
Posted on Jul 12, 2025 in Blog feature, Gallery, Recent Images | 5 comments
Scott, very sadly, passed away in June 2025.
He will be laid to rest in his childhood home Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
Scott is now at peace… his freed spirit and his body of work will live on forever. His work will continue to be cherished by his existing loyal followers, and reach far and wide to new readers.
We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences on Scott’s work.
With much love and sincere gratitude,
The Hastie Family.
Scott had written some new poems so we will be sharing those with you in the coming weeks.
I am forever grateful for Scott’s friendship as a mentor, teacher and friend. We might have been separated by thousands of miles of ocean but our karmic hearts were entwined. It is with deep sadness I learned tonight of his passing. I knew he was enduring mental wellness issues. I wish I could have aided him in his tribulations. I am still awestruck at this unsettling news. It’s like somebody removed my right arm. There was so much innate wisdom inside him. He seemed to be angelic and so pure. His words carried light to another heaven. i am still processing his death. Scott loved his family and his wife Maureen. Tragedy seems to follow us sometimes. We not know why we suffer. Is it a gift from God’s grace? I was intending on sharing some spiritual-based poetry with Scott. I look forward in reading his final last words. What a beautiful life no matter how it is challenged.
Always,
Jt Smith
I am deeply saddened to read that my dear friend and poet in arms has passed on. I hope that he left us with his heart lightened, making the passage easy rather than the reverse.
I am reminded of the song, The Change, which I hope has some value to whoever reads this.
There is no such a thing called death
It’s just a transformation, yeah yeah yeah
That Boy George Roman and Queen Elizabeth
All go from station to station
There is no end, it always goes on
There is no end for you, there is no end for me
Understand, mon cherie
There is no such a thing called death
It’s just a transformation, yeah yeah yeah
That Boy George Roman and Queen Elizabeth
All go from station to station
There is no end, it always goes on
There is no end for you, there is no end for me
Understand, mon cherie
Songwriters: Karl Rucker
Dear Scottie,
Please know you were loved and are forever in our hearts.
xxxooo
With love and light,
Aria
I am deeply shocked to see the news of Scott Hastie’s passing. I have been attempting to contact Scott for some time now to no avail; I began to fear the inevitable news.
As so many knew of Scott’s artistic and poetic gifts, the dynasty of his craft shall forever be embedded in our hearts and souls. His words truly inspired our perspectives on life in such a genuine, indelible way. To know Scott’s life purpose and the passion with which his creative spirit flowed through poetic verse has been truly a God given gift to us all.
To Scott’s dear life partner Maureen, I extend my heartfelt love and sympathy to you and your family during such a difficult time of loss. Scott spoke so dearly about you on the occasions that we communicated, vowing his love, affection, and heartfelt appreciation for having spent blessed years together. What you meant to Scott during difficult times was never understated by this dear soul. Meeting you and Scott in person, here in Vancouver, BC, was so moving and truly an honour which I will hold close to my heart always.
I am very shocked to know that scott is no more. He was my friend for a long time. I love his works. May his soul rest in peace!
Please accept my condolences.
Warm regards,
Pushkar Bisht
My heart is broken for all of us who knew and loved Scott. To his beloved family, love and light to you during this difficult time.
I met Scott when he reached out in 2021 after seeing something I posted on LinkedIn. He read some of what I had written at the time and asked if I would share what had been written of my memoir. I sent it and then waited, anxious and nervous, for his response. Much to my surprise, he gave it high praise but said, ‘You’re a really good writer, but you could be great.’ That began a mentorship and friendship that I will forever cherish and be grateful for.
Scott, thank you from the deepest part of my soul for giving me the opportunity to grow as a writer and as a person. Your belief in me changed everything. Your wisdom, encouragement, and genuine care made me better, and I will carry your lessons with me always. You saw potential where I saw only doubt, and you gave generously of your time and expertise to help me reach it.
The world has lost someone truly special—a mentor who lifted others up and a friend whose impact will ripple through all the lives he touched. Rest in peace, Scott. Your legacy lives on in every word I write.