Scott Dennis Barclay (AKA "McDote") died on September 3, 2020 at 61 after a several years battle with cancer and other self-inflicted illnesses. He had been in and out of the hospital numerous times over the past few years, including this past winter when all of the medical experts had predicted his demise, but he had always beaten the odds and returned like a phoenix to his burning-the-candle-at-both-ends ways until the very end until his 9+ lives finally caught up with him. He was the #3 son of Tom and Mary Barclay, spending his early years on Wadsworth Rd. in Duxbury. Although his lifestyle did not earn him accolades as a role model, he had a heart of gold and had hundreds of close friends of all ages. He was cowboy nicknamed "McDote" at an early age which stuck with him throughout his lifetime (many people thought that was his real name). He loved boating and fishing, but seldom followed the rules for either. He loved snow and water skiing, proudly skiing past sister Diedre's wedding reception in Humarock in nothing but his birthday suit. He went to college for two weeks where he practiced his pool game. His favorite day of the year was his own birthday (August 1 st ), when he'd celebrate/imbibe himself for at least a week. His most infamous escapade was the police chase and shootout he instigated in Duxbury when he "borrowed" the family car keys at 17 while his parents were away, resulting in a bullet ridden car and his 1 st trip (of many to come) to the pokey. For those that are owed money (the line is long), one of his most common expressions was "Id rather owe you than screw you out of it". "Scottie" was quite a character, and will be remembered fondly by most everyone who ever came in contact with him. He had a great sense of humor, an infectious smile, a big heart, a careless attitude, an aversion to hard work, and always had a line of BS for any circumstance he would find himself in. He will be sorely missed by family and friends!. He is survived by brothers Timmy (fiancé Suzanne) and Keith (wife Meg) of Kingston and sister Diedre (partner Dwayne) of Duxbury, as well as a slew of nephews/nieces/step niece (Jesse, Troy, Jeffrey, Adlie, Julia, Shannon, and Katie), and several grandnephews and a grandniece (Paxon, Greyson, and Paisley). He is predeceased by his brothers Brett (1984) and Kevin (2009). The family will be holding a remembrance post-Covid, likely next spring/summer at a venue yet to be determined. Per his wishes, his ashes will be spread into Duxbury Bay. Obituary loving written by the family of Scott "McDote" Barclay